when should one give up?

Question

spending a lot of time on a single idea.

still not getting traction means there is something wrong with the idea.

is it the time to give up on the idea?

what are thoughts?

Maria Anosova 🔥 · Accepted Answer

Never give up! If you believe in your idea - don't listen to anyone and go forward!
(No one is saying that an idea can't change over time - that's fine, but never, do you hear me? NEVER stop believing in yourself!)

IK · Answer

Giving up should be considered when continuing no longer aligns with your goals or values, and the effort outweighs the potential rewards. It's important to reassess and pivot rather than persist in a direction that's not yielding positive outcomes.

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

Deciding to pivot or persevere in entrepreneurship is like debugging code: sometimes you need to tweak the algorithm before hitting that sweet spot!

Syed Arsalan Amin · Answer

@terrence_kelleman appreciate it.

somedody said that u've to build your idea muscle then you'll know which idea will work and which don't.

it's exactly like you're suggesting keep learning.

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Hey Syed! It’s a tough call. If you’re not getting traction, it might be worth re-evaluating your approach rather than giving up entirely. Consider seeking feedback, pivoting your strategy, or identifying any gaps in the market. Sometimes, persistence pays off, but it’s also important to recognize when to pivot or iterate. What specific challenges are you facing with your idea?

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Deciding when to give up is a deeply personal decision, often marked by a careful evaluation of one's goals, resources, and well-being. It's not about surrendering but recognizing when the pursuit is no longer aligning with your values, causing more harm than growth, or consuming resources that could be better utilized elsewhere. It’s crucial to distinguish between short-term setbacks and long-term unviability.

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Never give up on yourself! But let go of anything that is preventing you from moving forward. If an idea, habit, person, etc, is only brining you down, letting go will save your energy for something that will have more ROI.

Çağdaş Öksüztepe · Answer

Spending a lot of time on a single idea without traction can be frustrating. It might indicate the need for a pivot rather than giving up entirely. Analyzing feedback, understanding market needs, and making necessary adjustments can sometimes turn things around.

Maxmillian Barker · Answer

What the comments say, just pivot.

Terrence Kelleman · Answer

This is the hardest part of an entrepreneur's life; when to push on and and when to surrender.

Let's put aside for a sec the "never surrender" mottos and separate two things (your idea and yourself) - never give up on yourself - learn from our ideas that don't work! Making mistakes is how we learn, how we grow.

Making mistakes is human, choosing to learn from them is the only thing we can actually control in this whole crazy process.

Syed Arsalan Amin · Answer

@maria_anosova thanks for motivating, it's for sure that nobody knows if it will work or not.

I think keep iterating is the way forward.

when should one give up?

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