Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP049: Are You Pursuing Your Dream Or Someone Else's?
Closing The 18 Inch Gap Podcast
Release Date: 01/21/2025
Closing The 18 Inch Gap Podcast
This is the question that echoes in the quiet moments when your heart aches for something more.... How? It’s the whisper that asks why your dreams have stayed locked away, waiting, while life moved on. How did you get here—staring at the gap between who you are and who you know you could be? How wide is that gap? 18-inches wide. It’s those 18 inches that you need to travel to break free from the lies, the fears, and the beliefs that have kept your dreams buried. How do you take what feels impossible... and make it real? I’m Edwin Soler, your Dream Realization Partner....
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Have you ever wondered what a dead dream looks like? What causes it? This isn't just a conversation… it’s an examination. Somewhere, deep within you—or someone you love—there was a dream. A dream once alive, vibrant, breathing with purpose. But today… it’s gone. Was it killed by fear? Starved by delay? Drowned in someone else’s opinion? Or did it simply go unloved and unnoticed for too long? I’m your Dream Realization Partner, and in this episode, we perform the autopsy. Together we’ll examine the wounds and ask the hard questions. Not to linger in loss—but to...
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There’s a question that comes before all the others. A question that opens the door… or locks it shut. It’s not “Why me?” It’s not “How do I do it?” It’s not even “When will it happen?” It’s “What?” What is stopping you? What dream are you denying? What lie have you accepted as truth? What would happen if you finally said yes to the life that’s been waiting on you? In this episode, we go deeper than surface questions. We go into the raw, uncharted terrain of your locked away dreams— The “What” that most people are too afraid to ask, and too exhausted...
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Last week I was so into the episode that I lost track of time. So today I’m bringing you the last 14 points. I mistakenly thought I had brought 12 points but actually only brought 11. The word I am exploring is such a simple but powerful one: Why? Like I said last week. It’s such a simple word. One syllable. Three letters. But inside that word now that we’re all grown up… lives a storm. Today, I’m not here to give you steps, or tips, or strategies. I’m here to ask you questions. Because that’s what good coaches do. They ask real questions. The kind that...
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Do you remember being a kid and always asking the same question? Remember how we drive our parents and teachers crazy? It’s such a simple word. One syllable. Three letters. But inside that word now that we’re all grown up… lives a storm. Today, I’m not here to give you steps, or tips, or strategies. I’m here to ask you questions. Because that’s what good coaches do. They ask real questions. The kind that don’t just live in your head—they echo in your soul. I’m your Dream Realization Partner. And if you’ve ever felt like your dream is locked in a box… hidden behind...
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Today I’ll be talking about….. well today! Why it matters so much. I won’t be repeating it before or after every point because that would be SO ANNOYING!!! But I will certainly be discussing these few points and many more: Is All You Truly Have Is Where Dreams Begin Is the Seed of Your Future Doesn’t Need Permission and so much more. Do you often get lost in the future? I want to emphasize living in the present, seizing opportunities, and shaping a better future through actions taken today to get closer to your dreams coming true. Quote of the week:...
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Everyone loves an underdog story, but living one? That is a whole different challenge. The struggle, the doubt, and those nights when giving up feels like the easiest choice. It’s tough, but that’s exactly why it feels so good when you finally prove them wrong. Being the underdog is not a weakness. It is a secret weapon. No one sees you coming. No one expects you to win. And when you do? That victory hits different! Every champion, record-breaker, and history-maker started at the bottom. If you are pushing through setbacks, proving doubters...
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Do you ever feel too small to dream BIG? "In this episode, I want to go over a list of things I call “dream stoppers”. These are things that make you feel small and stop you from making progress on what matters most to you, what keeps you from not just reaching, but even getting started on your journey to make those big dreams happen. If you don’t have something big to dream for than you are simply living and nothing else. If you are ok with that, than that’s fine. That’s completely up to you. However, if you want to do something meaningful then you must remember...
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Welcome to today’s powerful episode of the podcast—a moment you’ll remember because today, we’re going to crack open the barriers that have kept you from fully chasing your dreams. “DREAM BIG – The Breakthrough Blueprint to Unleashing the Life You’re Meant to Live” Too often, people believe dreaming big is for someone else—for the lucky, the talented, the privileged. Let me ask you this, are you living someone else’s dream? If the answer is yes then I’m here to tell you: dreaming big is not a luxury—it’s your birthright. That’s right, I’ll say it again- it’s...
info_outlineLife is short as it is. Too short to live someone else’s dream. Are you in that situation or just realizing that you are? Have you put your dreams on hold and forgot to come back to them? Have you given up hope that you can still make them come true? Today I will be speaking to you about those very dreams and how you can still make them come true, YES starting today!
Quote of the week: “Living someone else's dream is truly a nightmare. None should forfeit their life's aspirations to toil for the goals of another. Unity of purpose is a sentence. Collectivism is a crime; theft of individual worth.”
― A.E. Samaan
Points covered:
1. "Your dreams are valid, achievable, and uniquely yours—let’s bring them to life together."
2. "Every big goal starts with a single step. I’ll help you map out the journey and stay on track."
3. "Your vision deserves more than wishful thinking—it deserves a plan. Let’s create it together."
4. "What would life look like if you could overcome every obstacle in your way? I’ll help you get there."
5. "I believe in your potential to create the life you’ve always dreamed of—let me help you see it too."
6. "Dreaming big is the first step but achieving big takes strategy. I’ll help you bridge the gap."
7. "Together, we’ll break down barriers, build confidence, and make your dreams a reality."
8. "This is your moment to dream boldly and act fearlessly—I’m here to help you every step of the way."
9. "Your dreams aren’t too big—they’re just waiting for the right partner to make them real."
10. "When you align your actions with your dreams, magic happens. Let’s align your life to make it possible."
11. "I’ll help you reimagine what’s possible and create the path to get there."
12. "The future you want is closer than you think—together, we’ll unlock your full potential."
13. "Your dream deserves the right mindset, tools, and support. Let’s work together to make it happen."
14. "If you can dream it, you can achieve it—but you don’t have to do it alone."
15. "Dreams thrive with action and intention. I’ll help you turn your hopes into milestones you can celebrate."
If this was your first time, I’m glad you’re listening, and I hope you can come back for more podcast episodes. In the meantime, feel free to listen to all the previous ones I have. You can find them in your favorite podcast directory. I can’t wait to be here with you next week but until then keep closing that 18- inch gap and start living your own dream!