Chicken Soup for the HECM Pro’s Soul
Some seasons in lending can sap the will of even the most resilient reverse mortgage originator. At times like this a little motivation can help us to continue pushing forward.
Here are 20 curated inspirational quotes to help set our mind straight for the mission at hand.
PS: “I’ll take another serving of that chicken soup please.”
On Resilience and Perseverance
- “Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goals.” – Chicken Soup for the Soul
- “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” – Mary Anne Radmacher
- “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.” – Maya Angelou
- “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
- “Do not be embarrassed by your failures; learn from them and start again.” – Richard Branson
On Purpose and Impact
- “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “When you help someone up a hill, you also get closer to the top.” – Anonymous
- “You may think your light is small, but it can make a huge difference in someone else’s life.” – Chicken Soup for the Soul
- “The value of your work is not just measured in profits but in the lives you impact.” – Unknown
- “The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches but reveal to them their own.” – Benjamin Disraeli
On Change & Opportunity
- “Change is the heartbeat of growth.” – Scottie Somers
- “Each day is a blank canvas. Go and make some marks.” – Chicken Soup for the Soul
- “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein
- “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” – Nido Qubein
- “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau
On Belief & Self-Confidence
- “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
- “Sometimes you don’t realize your own strength until you come face-to-face with your greatest weakness.” – Chicken Soup for the Soul
- “Your energy introduces you before you even speak. Keep it positive.” – Unknown
- “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James
- “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Shannon Hicks
Editor HECMWorld.com
As a prominent commentator and Editor in Chief at HECMWorld.com, Shannon Hicks has played a pivotal role in reshaping the conversation around reverse mortgages. His unique perspectives and deep understanding of the industry have not only educated countless readers but has also contributed to introducing practical strategies utilizing housing wealth with a reverse mortgage.
Shannon’s journey into the world of reverse mortgages began in 2002 as an originator and his prior work in the financial services industry. Shannon has been covering reverse mortgage news stories since 2008 when he launched the podcast HECMWorld Weekly. Later, in 2010 he began producing the weekly video series The Industry Leader Update and Friday’s Food for Thought.
Readers wishing to submit stories or interview requests can reach our team at: info@hecmworld.com.
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