Success: More Than an Outcome, a Lasting Commitment

By Serena DeStefani, Senior Loan Officer at RCN CapitalOctober 29, 20252 min read

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Success, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is a “favorable or desired outcome.” Simple on the surface—but incredibly powerful when you take it to heart. Because to reach that outcome, you first have to want it—deeply, intentionally, relentlessly.

Your mindset is your greatest asset, no matter what industry you’re in. I believe that success begins when you visualize the end goal and lock in the determination to make it happen. It’s a mental commitment, like hard coding your future into your present self.

About the author

Serena DeStefani

Senior Loan Officer at RCN Capital

Serena is a Senior Loan Officer at RCN Capital, based in the Charlotte metro area, where she has been instrumental in originating financing for real estate investors since joining the company in August 2020. With a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Belmont Abbey College and over five years of loan management experience at RCN Capital, Serena leverages her analytical skills and customer-first approach to deliver tailored lending solutions. She is a standout performer among RCN’s top originators, frequently representing the firm at key industry events and actively engaging with brokers and investors to grow business relationships.