Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP050: 10 Ways You Can Conquer Today What Seems Impossible!

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: fun fact, once done it has been repeated many times. From what I was able to find, as of June 2022, more than 1,755 athletes have broken the 4-minute mile barrier.

· Space travel and so much more

These are ten ways I want to give you so you can succeed in closing your own 18-inch gap. Ways to unlock your potential and open your eyes to what is possible if you only believe and put any or all of these ten points to work for you.

Quote of the week: "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination." - Tommy Lasorda

Points covered:

1. Acknowledge Where You Are Without Judgment
Start by recognizing how you feel right now—overwhelmed, scared, or frustrated. Resist the urge to criticize yourself for not being "further along."

2. Reignite Your 'Why'
Ask yourself: Why did you dream this dream in the first place? Often, the passion that birthed your goal gets buried beneath fear and doubt.

3. Shift 'I Can't' to 'How Can I?'
The words you use shape your reality. Replace defeatist thoughts with empowering questions like, "How can I make this work?"

4. Visualize the Finish Line
Close your eyes and see yourself living the reality of your dream. Feel the joy, pride, and peace that come with success.

5. Rewrite the Story in Your Head
What narrative is running on repeat? "I'm not good enough" or "It's too late for me"? Challenge these thoughts by rewriting them: "I am capable, and my time is now."

6. Commit to 15 Minutes of Action Daily
Dedicate just 15 minutes every day to your dream, even if it feels small. Over time, those minutes compound into tangible progress.

7. Detach from the Outcome
Focusing too much on the result can paralyze you. Shift your energy to enjoying the process instead.

8. Embrace the Power of 'Yet'
Replace "I can't do this" with "I can't do this yet." The word "yet" reminds you that growth is ongoing.

9. Create a Vision Board
Put your dream into tangible form by creating a visual representation of it. Fill your board with images, words, and symbols that excite you.

10. Write a Letter to Your Future Self
Imagine yourself a year from now, having achieved your dream. Write a letter describing how proud you are of the journey you've taken.

Bonus points… 4 more because these are too good to leave behind:

11. Start Before You Feel Ready
Waiting for readiness is just procrastination in disguise. Start messy, start scared—just start. Clarity and confidence come from action, not overthinking.

12. Embody Your Future Self
Act today as if you've already achieved your dream. How would you dress, speak, and make decisions?

13. Write a Fear Inventory
List every fear holding you back and address them one by one. Ask yourself, "Is this fear based on fact or assumption?"

14. Decide That You're Worth It
At the end of the day, achieving your dream boils down to this: Do you believe you're worthy of it? The answer must be yes.

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 edwin@edwinsoler.com 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!