Assignment 21 - Christian Lauritzen

      At this very moment, somewhere in the Universe, someone is about to give up on something.  Whether it be as simple as that puzzle that just seems to have one incorrect piece in it, or that essay that you really just don't understand, or your marriage which seems to just not be working, or even that blog post which you waited till the last minute to write (if you are looking at mine for reference, try not to give up, but you're like half an hour from the deadline so good luck).  It can be as minute as a level of a video game or as massive as a lifelong career which recently took a turn for the worst.  I can't accurately speak for every situation, but odds are giving up is the wrong choice.  Granted there are some situations where you have to cut your losses and get away while you can, but most of the time, pushing through and completing something can be massively rewarding and gratifying.  It can change your life, and fix a potentially catastrophic problem, leaving you stronger for it.  So if you are about to give up on something, try not to.  If you can complete it, try to do so.  It may not be glamorous, but you will likely be better for it.