One year ago, I made a courageous decision to step out of my comfort zone and take a chance on being able to pursue a step into the direction of my career goal, becoming a lender in banking. A dear friend of mine called me one evening and told me that a mortgage processing position had become available and that I should come by and talk with the owners of Simply Home Lending, Jason and Kelly. I remember walking in and being beyond nervous, as I knew that I was secure in my current job, but I knew that to be able to expand into lending, I would have to go elsewhere, as the opportunity to advance was not there for me. I remember Kelly and Jason walking back and forth, in and out of their offices, helping their clients be able to live the American dream of owning their own home. Impatiently patient, I waited for them to become freed up, which was impossible that day.…