Send us a text

Rejection hurts- Whether it’s not making the team, missing that dream school, or just getting ghosted by opportunity itself. In this episode, The Carpool Guys — Asher Dworetsky, Jon Ackerman, and Dave “from Flatbush” Tannenbaum — take the scenic route through life’s “no’s,” sharing personal stories that hit home (and sometimes hit funny).

From playground heartbreaks to midlife curveballs, the guys get real about what rejection teaches us, and how to help our kids grow from it too. They explore what it means to support your child without bubble-wrapping them, how to handle disappointment with grace, and why sometimes the best lessons come from not getting what we wanted.

It’s heartfelt, honest, and just the right amount of hilarious — a reminder that rejection isn’t the end of the road… it’s just another lane on the highway of life.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Initial Feedback

04:35
The Topic of Rejection

05:39
Personal Stories of Rejection

15:40
Parental Perspectives on Rejection

22:51
Growth Through Rejection

25:33
Encouragement vs. Discouragement in Growth

27:44
The Brutality of Letting Go

30:37
Navigating Difficult Conversations

32:27
The Complexity of Termination

35:02
Feedback and Growth in Management

37:16
Parenting and Handling Rejection

43:51
The Role of Coaches and Parents

46:46
Teaching Resilience in Children

51:51
Fear of Rejection and Its Impact