Closing The 18 Inch Gap Podcast

Closing The 18 Inch Gap Podcast

This is a podcast based on the book titled Closing the 18-Inch Gap by Edwin Soler. This is a book that helps you discover the bloodspots in your mindset so that you can close your 18-inch gap which is the distance between your mind and your heart. Your heart desires to accomplish big dreams and lofty goals but your mind says you cannot do it for whatever reasons there may be. I help you close the gap so you can achieve your dreams and goals.

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July 22, 2025 24 mins

Have you ever wondered what a dead dream looks like? What causes it?

This isn't just a conversation… it’s an examination.

Somewhere, deep within you—or someone you love—there was a dream. A dream once alive, vibrant, breathing with purpose.

But today… it’s gone.

Was it killed by fear? Starved by delay? Drowned in someone else’s ...

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There’s a question that comes before all the others.
A question that opens the door… or locks it shut.
It’s not “Why me?”
It’s not “How do I do it?”
It’s not even “When will it happen?”

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Last week I was so into the episode that I lost track of time. So today I’m bringing you the last 14 points. I mistakenly thought I had brought 12 points but actually only brought 11. 

 The word I am exploring is such a simple but powerful one: Why?

Like I said last week. Read more

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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 st...

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Today I’ll be talking about….. well today!  Why it matters so much.  I won’t be repeating it before or after every point because that would be SO ANNOYING!!!  But I will certainly be discussing these few points and many more:

Is All You Truly Have

Is W...

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We all must face ourselves before we face anything else that will hold us back.  I have been thinking a lot these past few weeks about the struggles it takes to get through to see the results we are looking for. It takes perseverance and will power to get to the level we seek to reach. While not all of these may necessarily apply to you, I am sure some will.

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Everyone loves an underdog story, but living one? That is a whole different challenge. The struggle, the doubt, and those nights when giving up feels like the easiest choice. It’s tough, but that’s exactly why it feels so good when you finally prove them wrong. Being the underdog is not a weakness. It is a secret weapon. No one sees you coming. No one expects you to win. And when you do? That victory hits diffe...

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Do you ever feel too small to dream BIG? "In this episode, I want to go over a list of things I call “dream stoppers”.  These are things that make you feel small and stop you from making progress on what matters most to you, what keeps you from not just reaching, but even getting started on your journey to make those big dreams happen. 

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Welcome to today’s powerful episode of the podcast—a moment you’ll remember because today, we’re going to crack open the barriers that have kept you from fully chasing your dreams. “DREAM BIG – The Breakthrough Blueprint to Unleashing the Life You’re Meant to Live”

Too often, people believe dreaming big is for someone else—for the lu...

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Welcome to another powerful episode of the closing the 18 inch gap podcast—where stories fuel action, inspiration becomes a reality, where together we break through barriers and build bold dreams.  Read more

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Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP065:  Today's Episode: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks!

Setbacks are inevitable if you going to achieve your dreams. But what if I told you that every setback could actually be a setup for a major comeback?  In this episode, I’m going to walk you through a powerful acronym—S.E....

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Today’s episode was inspired by all things, a loan offer I received in the mail a few days ago. It reminded me of ways so many people can get caught up in the moment when they are trying to make their dreams come true.

But first I want to remind you that  I’m not only your host for today, I’m also  your Dream R...

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"The Room Where Dreams Are Tested"

Tonight, a room full of dreams was put to the test. Some dreams were celebrated with a phone call. Others were forced into silence.  But here’s the truth they don’t show on TV: your dream is no less real just because it hasn’t been recognized yet.  Success isn’t always about wh...

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Today as I record this episode, the world is in a bit of a chaos. Here in the US, planes are crashing at an alarming rate, the political scenario is rising to a level not seen in years, Pope Francis passed away just this morning, there are two major wars playing out at this moment and so much more. There is no shortage of chaos or distractions to go around. On top of that, you and I are navigating this complex journey called life! ...
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If you’re going to achieve your dreams, confidence is a must. But how do you get it? How can you keep it once you have it? Confidence will ebb and flow, go up and down, some days you have more and other days you’ll have less. That’s normal. But it is true that you will need it to move forward. Confidence is a skill and the good thing about it is that it can b...

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In today’s episode, I will be exploring something from my law enforcement days that directly ties into today’s topic.  It’s a way to describe a type of mindset that someone is in at any given time. It’s a way to describe where someone’s mindset is at any given time.  We will all...

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If you have any dreams of any kind, you are surely going to put yourself on a journey of some kind.  The bigger the dream, the longer and perhaps more challenging the journey will be.

It’s important to not dream small. Read more

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 Today I want to bring you three phases, if you will, that you will go through to reach your dreams.  But I need to warn you that not all three will get you there, only the last one will do that

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Words can be deceiving.  Some words are flat out energy drainers, and I will be pointing some out.  Read more

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Let me ask you something, are you steering your ship or just riding the waves? This is going to make more sense as I introduced today’s current podcast episode.

 

Everybody wants to be successful. But how are you getting there? Too many people take the easy w...

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