Closing the 18-Inch Gap Podcast-EP062: Keep Dreaming Big Even When The World Is Falling Apart!

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! I will assure you that I will not be going into these subjects here in this podcast because this is not a platform where I want to discuss these matters. But they are present and can be hard to ignore. The challenge is how to navigate some of these issues while you still work on what matters most to you. Afterall, let’s be honest. The world will continue its path regardless of what you do or don’t do. So, you would have to ask yourself then, what can I control? Today I’ll be bringing 10 distractions that you will encounter and what to do about them. And don’t worry, not all of them are directly tied to what I have said so far, they go much broader as you will soon hear. Quote of the week: “Sometimes, when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place.” — Unknown Points covered: 10 distractions that will keep you from reaching your dreams: 1. "The Burnout Epidemic: Is the Hustle Culture Finally Failing Us?" 2. "Doomscrolling Dreams: How Constant Bad News Kills Your Motivation" 3. "Economic Uncertainty & Fear of Starting Over" 4. "AI Anxiety: Is Tech Making Us Feel Replaceable?" 5. Social Media Comparison Is Stealing Your Joy (and Your Ambition)" 6. "Climate Gloom & Existential Crisis: How to Dream When the World Feels Like It’s Falling Apart" 7. "Crisis Fatigue: Why So Many People Are Just... Tired" 8. "Remote Work & Isolation: When Flexibility Becomes a Cage" 9. "The Pressure to 'Figure It Out' in Your 20s/30s" 10. "Redefining Success in a World That Keeps Moving the Goalposts" 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 [e-mail] 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. And don’t forget, go to my email sign up page at www.edwinsoler.com to sign up for my twice weekly emails to get all the latest and greatest from me! I can’t wait to be here with you next week but until then keep closing that 18- inch gap! Book: Closing The 18-Inch Gap