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.
Lark Stickney
Yes! More often than you would expect! I always joke that to be a success as an artist you have to both hate yourself and think you’re the most amazing thing in this universe. You have to have the confidence to put yourself out there and be judged. Read more>>
Kendall Berg
Most mornings? haha. Honestly, I think there are always ups and downs in life (and in careers) and as I look back, most of the ‘downs’ ended up being areas where I learned the most. Under a toxic leader in the early 2000s I learned self advocacy, how to be proactive, and the importance of self advocacy and communication. Read more>>
Khara Wolf
There were numerous times I almost gave up over the years – both in music and while building my website and SEO agency. I can’t count all the moments I was hunched over my reed desk after 8 hours of reed making with nothing to show for it but a pile of tear-soaked bamboo pieces. Read more>>
Craig Maples
No, but doing medical school with 4 boys was definitely difficult to say the least. There were times that I had to know that the future we would be building for them was worth it even though the present was difficult and exhausting. Read more>>
Christyn Ford
Before moving to Colorado I had a company with my ex-girlfriend. She was an emotionally abusive person and it took me a very long time to see it. She had me believing that I was worthless. I was so beaten down at one point I thought that taking my own life would be the answer. I was ready to give up on life. Read more>>
Willie Schandel
I was 30 years old and I hit rock bottom in my life. I was battling anxiety, depression, and addiction. It really destroyed a lot of opportunities and it really hurt the ones I love. I was at a point where I didn’t recognize myself and just felt broken alone. I just felt like life was pointless. Read more>>
Cole Fritz
2 years ago I almost ended my life. I was stuck at a job that had no growth or potential for me to maximize who I wanted to become. As a result I couldn’t see a way out from this dead end job and being surrounded by subpar people. Read more>>
Crissie Elep
There was a time I thought about giving up, yes. I had a successful 10+ career in international sales when I started Crissies Homemade. Once word started spreading about my business, more and more orders started coming in and it started to turn into another full time job instead of a side gig. Read more>>
