Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP078: When?

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 mind and your heart. I'm Edwin Soler, more than a life coach. I'm your Dream Realization Partner.

Together, we're not just asking When?—we're uncovering the truth of who you are meant to be. We'll peel back the layers, confront the lies, and revive the dreams you thought were lost forever or just keep pushing back again and again.

Because the moment you dare to ask When?—you begin to remember, you start to believe again and you start taking the first step to make those dreams a reality.

So lean in. Open your heart and mind and let's discover… When? The last episode in the one word title series… at least for now. So, let's dive in…

Quote of the week: "When life is hard, remember it's often in these moments that strength grows the deepest"- Unknown

Points covered:

1. When did you first feel your dream begin to fade — and why didn't you fight for it?
2. When will you finally decide that waiting has cost you enough?
3. When did fear become more familiar than hope?
4. When did you stop believing that your dream was worth the risk?
5. When did someone else's timeline become more important than your own?
6. When will "someday" stop being an excuse?
7. When will the pain of not trying outweigh the fear of failing?
8. When did you start confusing being busy with being fulfilled?
9. When did you become okay with survival instead of pursuit?
10. When will you stop rehearsing and start becoming?
11. When did your dream become a memory instead of a mission?
12. When did your calendar stop including you?
13. When will you stop convincing yourself that it's too late?
14. When did you start labeling your dream as selfish instead of sacred?
15. When was the last time you said yes to what really mattered to you?

Listen to the full episode for the other ten points brought to you today…

"You've just asked yourself the hardest questions you've probably avoided for a long time.​
When did your dream begin? When did you start blaming others for letting it slip away? When did you start believing the lies that said you weren't enough? You've faced the voices of doubt, the weight of fear, and the comfort of waiting for perfect conditions.

But now, the waiting is over.
​The critics don't get the last word, you do!
​The doubts don't get to decide your future, you do!
​So, ask yourself, when? Not tomorrow, not someday — but right now:​
So stop asking when and start acting now!

Because the truth is this: your dream has been calling you all along.​
And today… you finally have the chance to answer it".

Action step: Did something resonate with you today? Let's explore how we can work together. Remember that I offer my Next-Level Dream Chat. We can start diving into what your dreams are and what's holding you back. It's the first step that is the most important, getting started. Simply reply to this email and let me know how we can connect.

​Thanks for reading this. Until next week with another amazing podcast episode as I have a few more already lined up and I'm preparing them just for you!

​Inspiring you to live your dreams.

This podcast is based on my book: Closing the 18-Inch Gap