Meet Maggie

We were lucky to catch up with Maggie recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Maggie, thank you for being such a positive, uplifting person. We’ve noticed that so many of the successful folks we’ve had the good fortune of connecting with have high levels of optimism and so we’d love to hear about your optimism and where you think it comes from.

When I was about 14 I started having multiple panic attacks in a day. I was so afraid of how far it would go, at times I felt despair. 9 years later, at 23 years old, I was getting ready for bed and I felt a panic attack starting. I was so exhausted from always fighting it off, I decided to just take it by the hand and walk with it- the panic. I decided I would just see how far it actually did go. In the middle of the attack, a light bulb went off. No one was actually doing anything to me. All of this was from inside of me, which must also mean that I have the power to stop it inside of me too, and I did. This doesn’t mean that I never had a panic attack again, but it did mean that I was now armed with a new confidence that I could handle it. It was a paradigm shift into power. I went from despair to hope-the ultimate turn. There have been many other opportunities through hardship in my lift where optimism has been cultivated and grown, but that particular example solidified the fact that it truly will be ok.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

Who we are is so much more important than what we do. I have been in the mortgage industry for over 23 years from receptionist to assistant, processor to underwriter, loan officer to area sales manager. Along this journey I have tied my worth to how much I know and what I can do- how fast I can solve the problem. You ever hear the phrase “no one cares how much you know until they know how much you care”? Managing people will surely make that clear. While I enjoy the actual function of my job- providing a solution to people who want to buy a house or refinance their mortgage loan, what really makes me tick is how people feel through the process and all the people I get to meet in the interim. It really takes everyone working together to make something as big as buying an entire house, an enjoyable experience. I truly believe my strong and innate optimism is what helps calm the sea of navigating big scary numbers. I believe moving so many times as a kid made me adaptable, and unafraid of the plan changing- which also brings peace into the experience. We are so much more than our businesses or our jobs. We are the experiences we’ve had, the hard lessons we’ve learned, the skills we’ve developed and the heart we were given. For me, mortgage lending is just one vehicle.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

1. Listen to understand. Being curious and asking questions will get you farther than being the best at proving your point ever will.

2. Be selective with your energy, You can’t be everything to everyone. Check in with your intuition and evaluate which thoughts and activities will move you further toward your goal.

3. Don’t be afraid to pivot. Changing directions does not equal quitting.

All the wisdom you’ve shared today is sincerely appreciated. Before we go, can you tell us about the main challenge you are currently facing?

Transparently, motivation is a challenge right now. It is an interesting dichotomy because I enjoy what I do, and I have made such incredible connections between networking, the gym I got to, on the pickle ball court, hiking, etc. I really appreciate and enjoy hanging out with my 2 teenage daughters- they’re funny and are both excelling. I’m in the best shape of my life and my bills are paid. I have reserves in the bank. I am where I wanted to be 2 years ago. But some days I am just exhausted mentally. The overarching unrest in our country and communities makes me tired and anxious. I rarely feel “at rest”. So, what I do to combat this is listen to myself. I ride the wave on the good days that are energetic. I feel full steam ahead, so I hit the gas pedal. I made the most of the time I have, feeling that way. And when I feel like there’s a wet blanket on me, I got the mountains, where its quiet and I leave it there. I keep my gym routine of functional movement where we focus on freedom- physically and mentally. I practice breathing – yes breathing. I go to bed early if needed, Music is a big part of motivation for me- whether that is to calm down or hype up. I process externally if needed, and talk it out with someone who cares about me. I also remember that I’m not alone, and remember that helping others is one of the fastest ways to put things in perspective.

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