Closing The 18 Inch Gap Podcast

Three weeks into the new year already. Does it feel heavy already? Are you like many others already losing steam and momentum? Is this year starting to already feel like the last one? Are you seeing a pattern develop? I can assure you that you are not alone. Many, many people feel this way. The difference between you and them is that you are listening to a podcast that will help you navigate out o...

Today's episode is a long-awaited episode that I have been dreaming about since the first time I started podcast. For every podcaster the 100th episode is a really big deal. Statistically speaking, the majority of podcast stop being produced when they hit only seven episodes. When I first started I wanted to have at least eight to be able to overcome that statistic right out of the gate. But I onl...

First and foremost I want to wish you a happy new year and hope that this year is by far your best year ever yet. I'm looking forward to continuing to walk alongside his journey to encourage you, speak to you everywhere I can, speak into your life, revive those dreams, and anything else I can help you with. Don't let this should be like last. Make it even better one. I am so excited with the new y...

Today I continue with a review funny story about how I answered a belief in Santa from a bully from a neighborhood I was in while in one of my many foster homes. It ties into todays topic about what we still believe and the consequences that follow. But I want to speak to you today about a belief you also need to outgrow and no longer give it anymore attention. It's the belief that you "should be...

Wishing all a Merry Christmas.! I will pick up the podcast next week where I will continue part two of All Beleifs Have Consequences.

Today I start with a funny story about how I answered a belief in Santa from a bully from a neighborhood I was in while in one of my many foster homes. It ties into todays topic about what we still believe and the consequences that follow.   But I want to speak to you today about a belief you also need to outgrow and no longer give it anymore attention. It's the belief that you "should be further...

Most people don't know this, but a story is told that once at a greyhound race, the whole pack once took off sprinting… and the mechanical rabbit exploded. Gone. Vanished.   The dogs froze. One sat down. One crashed through the fence, hurting itself. Some barked at the crowd. BUT Not a single one finished the race.   They had speed. They had strength. They had stamina. They had training. They just...

This started with the three planners I have this year plus the two print outs as well as a wheel of life   This is what I'm striving for as well and today, a better year in 2026.   I will be covering three main points that you will need as we approach the new year in less than 30 days: Traits, strengths and habits.   Here is a short list, much more covered in this episode-   Traits   Traits are en...

Today is a simple message of thanks to you for being part of this amazing journey. My biggest gratitude is for you!  But there are others that are less fortunate and may need  check in or a pick me up. Some words of encouragement that will brighten their day or help them get through a difficult situation. Be a help to tem as well. And again, thanks for your amazing support. See you next week!

My birthday just passed last week. It has become a more special day than in years past because of the late Dan Miller. He was the author of 48 Days to the Work and Life you Love. He based everything around the number 48. It was his signature in all he did. I was a member of his 48 Days Eagles group until his passing. One of the things he was big on was the last 48 days of the year. And it so happe...

My birthday is coming up. It has become a more special day than in years past because of the late Dan Miller. He was the author of 48 Days to the Work and Life you Love. He based everything around the number 48. It was his signature in all he did.   I was a member of his 48 Days Eagles group until his passing. One of the things he was big on was the last 48 days of the year. And it so happens that...

It takes the right mindset to deal with both. Yes, even when everything is going right, you need the mindset to stay focused and avoid getting distracted. The good news is that mindset is something that can be worked on and improved over time. There's a moment in every dreamer's journey where every step forward sounds like an echo in an empty hallway. You've done the work. You've waited. You've be...

Today I continue the topic of exploring the mind. Last week I recorded an episode of Midnight of the mind where I spoke about the darkest moments before you experience a breakthrough. I step further into the masquerade of the mind. The place where dreamers hide behind carefully crafted masks — and call it safety. You see, we've all worn them — masks made of memories, stitched with stories we tell...

When you're overwhelmed by darkness, it's not just around you — it's inside you. That's when mental warfare feels strongest. But remember, dawn doesn't ask permission from darkness — it simply shows up. The moment you choose hope again, even quietly, you invite light back in. If you feel like you're going through a darkness in this moment that this podcast episode is for you. It's to give you hope...

Today I want to take you on a journey of how a butterfly resembles a dream coming true. Starting with an idea, a vision, a burning desire you have discovered in you that will not go away. It then develops and grows until the dream is realized. We will dive into the 4 stages you must go through in order for that dream in you to find its way to full realization. These stages are: 1. The Egg-The Blue...

There comes a moment in every dreamer's journey when the noise fades and something inside whispers, "Now." Not tomorrow. Not when life gets easier. Not when confidence finally catches up. Just —now. Because readiness isn't about timing — it's about pacing the truth. It's when your spirit grows tired of settling for potential and starts demanding purpose. It's when comfort turns into confinement. W...

Have you ever heard the saying, I'm in a Funk! Well, today we're going to talk about how to get out of one! Being in a funk brings you down, keeps you from moving forwards, drowns your dreams and creativity and will push you into corner if you let it. It can come from stress, fatigue, disappointment, or even nothing obvious at all. People in a funk often describe it as a "cloud hanging over them"...

We are definitely in a season where we are getting drained more and more every day. Many are giving up on their dreams. Distractions are everywhere. There is no boundaries to access everywhere. The hustle culture is everywhere. I was telling my son earlier today when there was a time where TV stations would be off the air from midnight to about six in the morning. The channels are very limited, an...

Today's episode I dive into the guilt of success and how it will hold you back. Guilt has a best friend that comes along for the ride and I tackle both. The second partner in this crime is fear! Join me in listening to this episode as I dismantle each of these on your path to success and making your amazing dreams come true!   Quote of the week: He who is not every day conquering some fear has not...

Today is a freestyle episode about my current journey. No notes. No list, no steps or ways… nothing but thoughts I have been pondering and why.   Quote of the week: If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all. Dan Rather   I also just want to take a quick moment before we get started to let you know that I have a special gift for you when...

Have you ever reached a point where waiting becomes heavier than moving forward or at least just taking that first step? Have you reached the point when the excuses you've repeated to yourself no longer satisfy you or have the same meaning anymore? The moment you realize that standing still costs more than failure ever could, that's the moment you know you're ready. Today, I want to walk you throu...

T he other day I heard something that stopped me in my tracks: "You may not rise to the level of your intentions, but you will certainly fall to the level of your habits."   Here's the truth: success isn't built in giant leaps. It's built in tiny, often boring, daily choices ( yes, I said boring) also known as, your habits.   Your habits are like an autopilot system for your life and your business...

You would think starting something new is exciting... and it is. But nobody talked enough about the messy middle. The messy middle where your vision collides with reality. Or your simple product suddenly reveals a thousand hidden layers, each one demanding more from you than you plan to give. I know because I'm in it right now. I set out to create a website- something to reflect my work, my purpos...

When did you stop believing in who you could become? ​ When did you realize that you are the person buried beneath the roles, the fears, and the expectations? When will you realize that it is  YOU  who holds the keys to the dreams you've locked away while the world kept spinning? "When?"  The answer is closer than you think. How close? It's within 18 inches. The 18 inches that lie between your min...

Who have you become—and who have you left behind? Who is the person buried beneath the roles, the fears, and the expectations? Who holds the key to the dreams you've locked away while the world kept spinning? The answer is closer than you think. How close?   It's within 18 inches.    The 18 inches that lie between your mind and your heart. I'm Edwin Soler, more than a life coach.   I'm your Dream...