Comeback Wisdom Delivered Via a McDonald's Drive-Thru Window

David Cowan had a skilled career in geographic information systems — linking data to maps, when he thought he'd try his hand at financial services. Instead of making more money, he made none. Hard times quickly followed. In his early fifties, David found himself without a car, renting a single room to live in, and walking to a nearby McDonald's where he worked the drive-thru window overnight.  "You just can't give up on yourself," David tells host and award-winning journalist Dean Rotbart. This week, Dean and Monday Morning Radio debut The Comeback Project, an occasional series of profiles featuring great global comeback stories.  Rallying from misfortune — be it financial, health, a relationship gone bad, a natural disaster, a violent crime, or any other variety of setbacks — may seem impossible in the moment. But as David's story demonstrates, it is possible to rebound from the depths of despair and inspire others to do likewise. Do you have your own comeback story to tell or do you know someone — a family member, friend, colleague, or neighbor — who rebounded after a major setback and can serve as an example to others? Please send any leads for our Monday Morning Radiol Comeback Project to [email protected]. Photo: David Cowan, The Monday Morning Radio Comeback ProjectPosted: October 18, 2021Monday Morning Run Time: 39:59