Closing The 18 Inch Gap Podcast

Are you thinking about your dreams and coming to the conclusion that it's too late to accomplish them and make them come true?   Well, you are not alone as many, many others are thinking the same way.   But I'm here to tell you today that it is never too late to make those dreams come true. You don't want to miss out on these amazing true stories that will surely inspire you and help you realize t...

Nothing is easy, at least not in the beginning.   The two hardest parts of accomplishing a goal are the beginning and the end.   This is where most of the challenge lies.   Today I want to bring you 10 ways you can make what seems impossible, possible. A lot of things were impossible until they were done: ·        Landing on the moon ·        Running and breaking the 4-minute barrier in the mile:...

Life 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...

In this week's episode I dive into a subject that can easily be dismissed as being elementary, common since, not deep enough, fill in the blank. But I must say that it's as important as anything else I can share with you.   I will be exploring and sharing with you 10 ways to reignite your passion on 2025 by simply keeping this very childlike characteristic going inside you every day.   It's someth...

New Year, new chapter, new verse, or just the same old story? Ultimately, we write it. The choice is ours. Celebrate endings - for they precede new beginnings.   You probably know by now that most New Year's resolutions fail within the first two weeks. In fact, 88% of people will drop their goals before the end of January according to Baylor College of Medicine.   But what you may not know is how...

Happy 2025!    Hope 2024 was just as amazing for you as it has been for me.   Today I go through the top 10 downloaded podcasts for 2024 and describe briefly what each episode covered starting with the least downloaded of all ten to the most downloaded one at the bottom of the list:   How to set SMART Goals:  Episode 25   Perspectives, How Exact Words Can Have Two Different Meanings: Episode 16  ...

Unwrap An Unforgettable Christmas Magic Today!   "Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of you! This is the season of joy, love, and reflection, and today, I want to share a message that will uplift your spirits and fill your heart with hope and positivity. Let's explore how we can make this holiday season truly meaningful and transformative." There's a Christmas carol about 12 days of Christm...

We put a lot of time into planning for many things.   Are you already planning for the new year that's coming?   Today I want to share with you a tool I have been using now for 8 years. 2025 will mark year number 9 that I have been using this powerful tool.   It's very simple though and it's a planner.   But not just any ordinary planner. It's called the Best Planner Ever and it was created by Jen...

During the holiday season there are many things to celebrate. There are traditions made and kept, church services attended, Christmas caroling, Christmas presents, Christmas movies and so much more. But have you thought about celebrating you this season? During this episode I want to dive into 12 different ways you can celebrate you because you deserve it. Points to covered: Quote of the week: "Yo...

Today is exactly one year since my mother passed away.   Today I want to bring what I have learned this last year about myself and others during this journey.   My goal is to bring hope to those that may be dealing with a loss or struggle during this holiday season. There is a lot I want to bring today and will be very open and raw about what I have learned and gone through this past year.   Don't...

Did I record this a year ago?   No, not at all. I didn't realize I kept saying the year 2023 until the end where I corrected myself. It's still right on time as we're right in the middle of the holiday season with Thanksgiving Day just a few days away. No matter what is going on, there is always something to be grateful for and today I want to go through ten things that I am grateful for and why....

We all have inner   critics, voices so to speak that keep us from achieving our best selves.   Some call them trolls.   Even the most successful people you may know of have them. But did you know that the more successful you become, the louder these can become? Today I will explore with you 7 ways you can overcome these inner critics and set yourself up for the success you truly deserve!     But f...

5 Types of Runners- which one are you? Today I want to explore with you the idea of running.   We are all in a sense running in our lives. Sometimes we run fast and sometimes we jog. Most of the time we walk. But today I want to connect the action of running to the ideas and goals you may have. To do that, I want to explore 5 types of runners I have encountered, but first the quote of the week: Yo...

Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP038: You are in control Today I'm recording this as one of the biggest days looms over us, Election Day. Many will say that we are more divided and polarized than ever and while that is true, I also believe that we are more connected than ever as well. Just yesterday, I met two people that I will have an opportunity to meet and talk more about our dreams and goals...

People often aim big with their dreams, too big if you ask me, sometimes leading to failure, instead of making steady, achievable progress. Today I'm looking at 12 reasons this may be the case with each reason reflecting either and internal or external pressure, mindset, and/or a belief that pushes people toward this "go big or go home" approach, along with the potential drawbacks of each. Instead...

  Resistance can be seen as an invisible enemy that stops you in your tracks, delays your dreams, and puts out your fire.   Yet without resistance we would not become stronger or more resilient than we already are.   Without it, there would be no pressure to get better, faster and smarter.   Today I will be diving into the last episode in this series about change and how to approach it. Quote of t...

Today I'm continuing   a series on change. Before we dive into an overview, let's look at the quote of the week:      Quote of the week:    "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional" — John C. Maxwell   I chose this one because I'm a huge Johnson Maxwell fan. I have many of his books and audiobooks and he is definitely a source of inspiration to me. He will challenge you and me to expand our comfo...

Today I'm starting a series on change. I have several points I want to bring.   I'm not sure how many I will end up recording but I will definitely let you know when I plan on wrapping up the series.   I just feel its too important to just bring the points in one shortened podcast episode. I'm aiming for 3-4 but I will definitely keep you posted when I plan on wrapping this series up.   Quote of t...

Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP033: 14 Ways FEAR Holds You Back I look at fear as a bully in the playground. You want to have fun and succeed in life, but that bully is always around to pick on you. It will not let you play in peace. Well today we're going to look at a short list of 14 reasons why that may be the case, especially when working with a life coach.   While the reasons why people he...

Resistance is the enemy of progress. Resistance according to Steven Pressfield, who wrote the famous book based on this very subject called The War of Art, describes it as: Resistance is described in a mythical fashion as a universal force that has one sole mission: to keep things as they are. Pressfield claims that Resistance does not have a personal vendetta against anyone, rather it is simply t...

Five Crucial Steps to Achieve Life Balance Today I want to talk about the number one reason people come looking for me as a life coach. It's about life balance . I'll be looking   at this in an interesting way and see if there is in fact a balance that can be found. We will be going through five steps you need to go through to achieve this. Life balance, is there such a thing? Can it be achieved?...

Episode Title: Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP030: Watch your mouth, 15 ways your self-talk is hurting you! We've all heard about trash talk when someone gets trashed. But did you realize you probably trash talk yourself more than anybody else? Perhaps more than you realize? Negative self-talk will make it nearly impossible to close your own 18-inch gap and I don't want to see you in that situa...

Struggles are part of life. There is no way around it. I still believe that the bigger the struggle the bigger the victory. But what about when you're trying to reach a goal and it takes forever. At least it seems that way. It takes me back to a previous episode I did of why the tortoise will win and not the hare. So today I want to look at seven struggles you will face and how to overcome them. B...

Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP028: The Seven Cardinal Rules of Life I Live By Quote of the week: today's quote of the week comes from Andy Andrews and it's perfect for today. It says: "Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest well, that is a choice."   Points to covered: I love each and every single one of these because they have such impact.   Which one of these will resona...

Quote of the week:    A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust is not in the branch, but in its own wings. Always believe in yourself . Charlie Wardle   The Olympics just finished in Paris and there were plenty of medals awarded. I guarantee that every single one of those athletes that has a metal around their neck also has a coach.   Points to covered:  ...