We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had an opportunity to ask centered around whether there was ever a time they almost gave up. Highlighting some of the responses below.
Mitch Fairchild
I don’t think I ever contemplated giving up entirely, but there were certainly moments where it felt that way. For me, there were times where house music and my focus on my project felt like all I had going for myself and the only thing that would make me happy in that moment. Read more>>
Deron Cohen
There have been many times when I’ve thought about giving up on my art. It is not an easy road and it is fraught with rejection and being ignored. Again and again I hit a wall and think about giving it all up, but I’m so invested now, I don’t think there’s any turning back. Read more>>
Jessica Dodson
Sure! Plenty of times things have felt heavy or uncertain. Building a business isn’t a straight line, and there have been moments when I’ve wondered if the next step would land. I’ve had seasons where client work slowed down and it was easy to second-guess myself. (I mean, the steady paycheck, 401(k), and health insurance of a full-time job? Read more>>
