Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP072: Why? Part I

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 excuses… or just buried under life… then this episode is for you.

Today, we release locked-up dreams—not with motivation, but with truth. Let's begin with one question... asked 25 different ways. That question is why?

Each one designed to shake loose the lies. Each one with a small move you can make today. More on the other side.

Quote of the week: "Those who have a 'why' to live, can bear with almost any 'how'… Viktor Frankl in his "Man's Search for Meaning"

Points covered:

1. Why haven't you started yet?

2. Why do you still think you're not ready?

3. Why are you trying to be so perfect?

4. Why do you care so much what they think?

5. Why do you keep comparing your dream to theirs?

6. Why haven't you forgiven yourself yet?

7. Why do you shrink when it's time to speak up?

8. Why do you wait for permission?

9. Why do you avoid the first step?

10. Why are you pretending it doesn't matter anymore?

11. Why are you working on everyone else's dream but yours?

Eleven questions.
So many lies we tell ourselves.
But only one truth matters:
You were born to realize your dream.

And sometimes the only way to get there… is to start by asking, Why am I still holding it back?

This episode wasn't just about reflection. It was about release.
The question is no longer Why?
It's Why not now?

I'm your Dream Realization Partner. And I believe your dream is not dead—it's just waiting on you.

If this stirred something in you… don't keep it locked up. Share this episode. Send it to someone whose dream you believe in. And if you haven't yet, get on my email list—because I send weekly tools to help you move from stuck to unstoppable. Until next time—your dream is calling. Pick it up.

What resonated with you today? I want to explore how I can help you. If you want to take me up on my offer then, reach out to me for a complementary Next-Level Dream Chat. We can start diving into what your dreams are and what's holding you back. You would be amazed at how much we can uncover together in a short time to get you started. It's the first step that is the most important, getting started. Simply send me an email to edwin@edwinsoler.com and let me know how we can connect.

If this was your first time, I'm glad you're listening, and I hope you can come back for more podcast episodes. "Please give us a rating and review for us to read it in the podcast, I love sharing our listeners voices and comments on our podcast"

In the meantime, feel free to listen to all the previous ones I have. You can find them in your favorite podcast directory. And don't forget, go to my email sign up page at edwinsoler.com to sign up for my weekly emails to get all the latest about how I can help you achieve your dreams. I can't wait to be here with you next week but until then keep closing that 18- inch gap!

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