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.
Dwana Jacob
Yes, there have been several moments throughout my career and even in my marriage when I almost gave up. If I’m being completely honest, when things felt overwhelming and I couldn’t see physical change happening, it was easy to believe that nothing was working. But over time, I learned that just because I couldn’t see movement didn’t mean God wasn’t working. Read more>>
Charles Breakfield
Took a beating in building a business and then selling it to a fool. Everything bottomed out in my world and had to start over. Read more>>
Tania Torres
Yes, but not in a dramatic way. There were moments when I questioned the pace, the uncertainty, and whether I was moving fast enough. Instead of giving up, I learned to pause, recalibrate, and trust that growth doesn’t always look loud or linear. Those quieter moments taught me patience and helped me stay aligned with what actually matters to me. Read more>>
