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Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP059: Have You Asked Yourself These Questions Along Your Journey?

Closing The 18 Inch Gap Podcast

Release Date: 04/01/2025

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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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If you have any dreams of any kind, you are surely going to put yourself on a journey of some kind.  The bigger the dream, the longer and perhaps more challenging the journey will be.

It’s important to not dream small.  VERY IMPORTANT!  Why? Because it’s easier to break down steps into smaller steps and organize your dreams than to add to the steps and make them bigger. After all, it seems that there is science behind this.

 Today I’ll be bringing you a list of the very questions you will need to ask yourself to make these dreams come true.  They’re the most asked questions about what it will take to realize your dreams.  

 Quote of the week:  "If you're not failing from time to time, you're not aiming high enough." - Chad Foster 

 Points covered: Here are 25 common questions individuals often ask when striving to achieve their dreams:

         1.             What is my true passion or calling? 

2.                     How do I identify and set achievable goals?

3.                     What steps can I take to overcome self-doubt and build confidence?

4.                     How do I create a step-by-step plan to reach my goals?

5.                     What strategies can help me stay motivated throughout the process?

6.                     How do I manage time effectively to work toward my dreams?

7.                     What are common obstacles in achieving personal goals, and how can I overcome them?

8.                     How important is networking and building relationships in achieving my dreams?

9.                     What role does continuous learning play in personal development?

10.              How can I measure progress toward my goals effectively?

11.              What financial considerations should I keep in mind while pursuing my dreams?

12.              How do I balance pursuing my dreams with other life responsibilities?

13.              What mindset shifts are necessary to achieve success?

           14.              How can I find mentors or role models to guide me?

          15.              What habits should I develop to support my goals?

16.              How do I handle criticism or lack of support from others?

17.              What is the significance of setting deadlines for my goals?

18.              How can I stay adaptable when plans don’t go as expected?

19.              What resources are available to help me achieve my dreams?

20.              How do I celebrate achievements without becoming complacent?

21.              What impact does physical health have on pursuing my goals?

22.              How can I effectively visualize success to enhance performance?

23.              What strategies can help me overcome fear of failure?

24.              How do I ensure my goals align with my core values?

25.              What is the best way to start taking action toward my dreams today?

Did anything resonate with you?  Do you want to explore deeper how I can help you with this topic?  If so, reach out to me and let me know. Simply send me an email to [email protected] and let me know what your question is and how we can connect.

I always offer a free, complementary, coaching session where we can explore how I can help you and you can see coaching action for yourself. 

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  keep those dreams coming true!