Category Archives: Family

“The Inception Of Suffering Is Comparison.”

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Trevor Hammond

“The inception of suffering is comparison.” For years I’ve kept a journal simply titled “What I Learned”. It’s a compilation of interesting thoughts, unique insights, and advice on navigating my life in the best possible way. As I read every … Continue reading →

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90 Days to Better: Busy Is A Choice

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Trevor Hammond

Busy Is A Choice Have you ever found yourself telling someone that you are too busy? I know I have. However, I have found that it is really just an easy way out to tell someone I feel something else … Continue reading →

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90 Days to Better: What Do Your Clients Value?

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Trevor Hammond

What Do Your Clients Value? I believe the most important thing Mortgage Originators should focus on is creating value for others. Yet, how can we create value for someone without knowing what they truly value? In this brief video, I … Continue reading →

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90 Days to Better: Change Your Conversation

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Trevor Hammond

Change Your Conversation Several years ago, I wrote the book, “Mortgages, Money & Life” with the hope of helping families succeed in all three areas mentioned in the title. After helping people with mortgages for years, I started to realize … Continue reading →

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90 Days to Better: Gaining Freedom of Time

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Trevor Hammond

If you had freedom of time, what would you be doing with it? We all need freedom of time for family, ourselves, personal health, time to work on business, and to master necessary skills. We are all going through a … Continue reading →

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Dear Loan Officer: Growth is Found in Truth

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Trevor Hammond

“All progress starts by telling the truth.” – Dan Sullivan   This is one of my favorite quotes and lessons to live by.  Where do I need to tell myself the honest truth about something in my life, so that … Continue reading →

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Dear Loan Officer: The 2 Most Important Decisions Each Day

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Trevor Hammond

Every day, we have decisions to make. These decisions, compounded over time, ultimately determine where we end up. This is true with business, money, relationships, health, and so on. Success (or lack of) is usually not a one-time big decision. It … Continue reading →

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Dear Loan Officer: Practice Proactive Gratitude

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Trevor Hammond

Dear Loan Officer, As we are in the holiday season, with the new year fast approaching, it is important to take a step back and appreciate what and who is important in your life. This includes your family, friends, clients, … Continue reading →

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Dear Loan Officer: What is Gratitude?

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Trevor Hammond

I am so incredibly grateful for each and every member of The Borrow Smart Team and all that they bring to our team! What an awesome 2021 we have had together!    On that note, what IS ‘Gratitude’ you ask?  … Continue reading →

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Dear Loan Officer: Captain Charlie Plumb & Me

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Trevor Hammond

Dear Loan Officer, Happy Wednesday! I recently had an opportunity to listen to the esteemed Captain Charlie Plumb on a leadership meeting call. As a former POW, he served in Vietnam for 6 years. During his captivity, he was stuck … Continue reading →

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