10 Ways to Get ‘Smarter’


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reverse mortgage news10 ways to get ‘smarter’

  1. Visit new places
  2. Continue your education
  3. Read books
  4. Challenge yourself physically
  5. Play an instrument or learn how to play one
  6. Write or blog
  7. Role play
  8. Teach others
  9. Eat healthful foods
  10. Find interesting people

Clips used under the  Fair Use Act:

  •  “Don’t you want to look at the Grand Canyon” Vacation, (1983)
  • “Im professor Turgeson”. Back to School, (1986)
  • “Just doing my workout”. Anchorman, The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
  • “You play an instrument? -Yeah.” I lLove you Man (2009)
  • “I’m a writer.” The Shining (1980)
  • “Some therapeutic role-playing exercise.” News Radio (1995)
  • “I’m going to teach you.” Young Frankenstein (1974)
  • “Animals at the zoo eat better than me.” Married with Children (1987)
  • “You get to meet lots of interesting people.” The Simpsons (1989)

Lessons Learned on Vacation


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reverse mortgage newsAmid fun & relaxation, vacations provide teachable moments
There are teachable moments to be found during our vacations. Here are some of my personal take-aways…

Stay Focused

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Always stay focused on what your goals with a prospective borrower

focused2What’s your focus when you’re on the phone with a prospective borrower? What’s your goal when you meet in the home? How about before & after HECM counseling?.

About John Luddy: John has trained reverse mortgage professionals how to be successful when sitting face-to-face at the kitchen table with prospective HECM borrowers. Norcom is looking for qualified loan officer candidates. To learn more call 1-860-507-2582 or email John Luddy here

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Mental Shifts to Get Out of a Rut


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Practical changes to get out of a rut

Practical tips to mix things up for greater efficiency.

  • Changing call-back times
  • Moving out of under-performing target markets
  • Why you should avoid checking your email first thing in the morning
  • Creative commutes to work and their benefits

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Smart Tips for Workplace Communication


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reverse mortgage news7 Tips & Tools to Maximize Effective Workplace Communication

  • Clear email expectations and standards
  • Instant messaging (IM) versus email overload
  • Standing meetings
  • When to make a phone call instead of sending an email
  • Creating a company Wiki
  • Off-site lunch meetings

Find Your Voice & Crush It!


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reverse mortgage newsThe Authentic You is the Best Person to Succeed

Are you holding back? Living in fear of other’s opinions? To unleash our potential to succeed as reverse mortgage professionals and inviduals we must find our own voice. What is your true authentic ‘best self’? Is your business built around the authentic nature of who your are?

 

The FOMO Trap!


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Practical steps to stop FOMO madness

reverse mortgage newsDo you have a case of FOMO? If you’re the parent of a teenager there’s a good chance they have FOMO. The Fear of Missing Out (or FOMO) is rampant in our society. How do we avoid the FOMO trap or help others escape its clutches? Welcome to Friday’s Food for Thought. This episode is brought to you by Open Mortgage, where better is possible. Please click on our sponsors ad below this video.

Fear is a powerful emotion, perhaps the strongest. The fear of missing out can lead to disconnection, poor choices, stress, and even heath problems. FOMO tears us between the extremes of optimism and pessimism leaving us in the purgatory of stress.

Is FOMO influencing your decisions when to buy or sell a stock? How about the habitual need to check your Facebook notifications? Did they like my post? Who replied to my comment? Have I received an email in the last five minutes? Oh my gosh! I had better check.  If you’ve sat in a restaurant and seen a table of teenagers all on their phones, then you’ve seen FOMO.  How can you gain back some control and not be controlled by FOMO? Here are some thoughts to consider.

1. Take back control. If your phone is beginning to feel like a shock collar its time to take action. Silence…

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