Episode 16
The Upside of Adversity with Denny Hammack
This episode is for those looking for ways to deal with rejection. Denny Hammack is the Chariman of Patterson Pope - but on this episode he shares the rocky beginning he had to his career and how he was able to overcome seeming “failures” throughout his education to eventually become successful in his relationships and business.
Topics Covered
- 06:42 - Denny shares how he was rejected on almost every job application he put in out of college.
- 11:03 - The story of Denny’s disastrous apparel choice on his first date with his now-wife.
- 21:09 - How Denny thinks about the different stages of life: success and significance
- 27:12 - When Denny finally realized that he was on the right path to success
- 36:33 - The reason Denny decided to try a new career during a “midlife” crisis at 28
- 48:43 - Challenges that Denny has faced leading a large organization
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Resources Mentioned
Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance
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