EP 118: You are Closer than You Realize!

EP 120: 15 Habits Every Dreamer Should Have!

There's so much that can be said about habits. There's a book called, Atomic Habits. It's written by James clear that has sold millions upon millions of copies. Habits are constantly being studied. It's habits that make or break you. Good ones are hard to establish but have greater rewards. As the bad ones that are not so good for you but the reward is its instant gratification but not necessarily the best thing for you. I myself am currently working on breaking all kinds habits. Specifically for my health. Habits determine how far you can go, or how not to go anywhere at all. It's these small daily decisions that compound over time and create a bigger results. They will not be seen immediately, it may take days, weeks, months, years, perhaps even decades. But the compounding effect cannot be denied. Just as it is said that bad habits are hard to break I also believe that a good habit is easily as hard to break as well. Once it's established and becomes part of you it is hard to get out of it. These habits all become automatic over time because they bypass the conscious thought. It is said that our habits dictate about 40% of our daily behaviors meaning that our lives are pretty much a byproduct of our habits. 40%, that's almost half of our daily routine. Habits played incredible role in those that succeed. So today I will bring you 15 habits that will change everything. 15 habits that every dreamer should have. I'm Edwin Soler, the dream realization partner and this is the closing the 18-inch podcast. "I help professionals uncover the beliefs keeping them trapped in unfulfilling lives, so they can finally take courageous action toward the dreams they've put on hold and finally live a life of their choosing." • Quote of the week: "Success is the product of daily habits—not once-in-a-lifetime transformations." — James Clear Some of the points covered: 1) Drink water before coffee-resets hydration energy 2) Make your bed in the morning-signals discipline and a fresh start 3) Walk 10 minutes daily-improves mood, digestion, and clarity 4) Read five pages a day-compounds into massive knowledge 5) Pausing before reacting-saves relationships and mental energy 6) Planning tomorrow tonight-removes morning stress 7) Eat slowly-supports good health and prevents overeating 8) Put your phone away all your eating-improves digestion and presence 9) Keep promises to yourself- builds real confidence and 6 more with the last one being the most important! If this resonated with after listening to this entire episode, then please reach out to me for a complementary Next-Level Dream Chat [https://next-level-dream-chat.youcanbook.me/]. It's only about 30 minutes to get started and get momentum working in your favor to get your breakthrough. If you want to take me up on this special offer then simply send me an email to edwin@edwinsoler.com It's that easy. I'll be in touch with you shortly afterwards. I can't wait to hear from you! This episode was sponsored by my book Closing the 18-inch Gap and is available on Amazon. To find it faster, simply go to edwinsoler.com/book [https://edwinsoler.com/book]. That will take you to the book page where you can click on the Amazon logo and order your copy right away. It's available in paperback, Kindle, and Audible. Thank you for listening, in the meantime, keep closing that 18- inch gap!

EP119: Prepare for War in the Time of Peace

This is being recorded on Memorial Day. It's a day to remember those that have fallen in all the wars that have been fought on behalf of our country, on behalf of you and me. An ultimate sacrifice, lives given for the cause of freedom. I have never served in the military but have the most respect for those that have. In this sacred moment, ask you to take a moment with me as I pause for a moment of silence out of respect and honor for those who have fallen. Because of their sacrifice I'm able to record this, and you're able to hear. It's freedoms like this that we have been given at a high price. Let us not take this for granted. Today's title as fitting as it is actually came from a therapy session I was at with my son. It has deepened my relationship with him and helped it tremendously. Although I still acknowledge that we have so much more growth to go. And it was during a session a few weeks ago that we were talking about growth with a therapist that exactly this: "it's times of peace where you prepare for war". So today I want to go into a series of things where you too can prepare for war in a time of peace. What kind of war you may ask? There are many wars going on right now besides the ones you may think of. There is always a war for: • your peace • your mind • your family • your sanity • your dreams But it's interesting when you think about it, that the military does not prepare for war during a time of war. A military prepares for war in time of peace. And even during times of peace these preparations can cause other countries to want to go to war. So I want to explore what this looks like and daily life. Ways I can bring to you a way of looking at things differently as you prepare to prepare for war during the time of peace. • Quote of the week: "To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.": George Washington Here are just a few of the points covered in this episode: 1. Train Before the Crisis Arrives Most people wait until life falls apart before they start building strength. But strength built during peace becomes stability during chaos. The strongest people are not always the most talented; they are often the most prepared. Preparation turns panic into precision when hard times come. 2. Guard Your Mind Daily Your mind is a battlefield whether you realize it or not. Negative thoughts, fear, comparison, and doubt constantly compete for control. If you do not train your thoughts during peaceful seasons, destructive thinking can overtake you during difficult ones. Mental discipline is one of the greatest forms of preparation. 3. Build Emotional Endurance Emotional endurance is developed through reflection, patience, and self-awareness. A peaceful season is the perfect time to learn how to regulate your emotions before pressure intensifies. People who collapse emotionally during hardship often ignored emotional maintenance during calm seasons. Inner strength is built quietly long before it is tested publicly. 4. Strengthen Family Relationships Now Families should not only come together during emergencies. Peaceful seasons are opportunities to repair communication, deepen trust, and create memories. Strong relationships become shelters during emotional storms. The bonds you strengthen today may carry you through tomorrow's battles. 5. Prepare Financially Before the Storm Financial pressure can destroy peace quickly. During stable seasons, wise preparation creates breathing room for difficult times. Saving money, reducing debt, and learning discipline protects your future self. Peace is often preserved by preparation no one else sees. 6. Protect Your Physical Health Your body is the vehicle carrying your purpose through life. Waiting until sickness arrives before valuing health is a costly mistake. Exercise, rest, nutrition, and stress management are forms of preparation for future battles. A healthy body helps support a resilient mind. 7. Develop Spiritual Strength Spiritual preparation anchors people when life becomes uncertain. Prayer, faith, reflection, and gratitude build an internal foundation that external pressure cannot easily shake. Peaceful seasons allow you to deepen your connection with God and your sense of purpose. When war comes emotionally or spiritually, your roots determine your stability. 8. Learn Discipline in Small Things Big victories are usually built through small repeated disciplines. Waking up on time, honoring commitments, and finishing tasks trains the mind for greater responsibility. Peaceful seasons expose whether someone is serious about growth or merely interested in comfort. Discipline prepares you for opportunities you cannot yet see. 9. Train Yourself to Handle Discomfort Comfort can quietly weaken ambition and resilience. Learning to endure inconvenience, rejection, and temporary hardship prepares you for larger challenges later. Growth rarely happens inside complete comfort. Sometimes peace exists to train your tolerance for future pressure. 10. Strengthen Your Identity People who do not know who they are easily shaken by criticism or hardship. Peaceful seasons are times to discover your values, purpose, and convictions. A strong identity helps you remain grounded during conflict. When you know who you are, confusion loses power over you. 11. Prepare Your Dreams for Resistance Every meaningful dream eventually encounters opposition. There will always be critics, delays, failures, and unexpected obstacles. Preparing mentally for resistance keeps you from quitting too early. Dreams survive when people understand that struggle is part of the journey. 12. Study Wisdom Before You Need It Many people search for wisdom only after disaster strikes. Peaceful seasons are opportunities to read, learn, grow, and seek understanding. The knowledge you gain today may save you tomorrow. Preparation often looks like quiet learning no one applauds. And many, many more. Jump in and listen to the full episode so you can learn how you too can prepare for war during a time of peace. If this resonated with you then please reach out to me for a complementary Next-Level Dream Chat. It's only about 30 minutes to get started and get momentum working in your favor to get your breakthrough. If you want to take me up on this special offer then simply go to edwinsoler.com [https://edwinsoler.com/] and go to the right side of my site and click on the tab that says contact Edwin and fill that form out. It's that easy. I'll be in touch with you shortly afterwards. I can't wait to hear from you! "Every point we covered today will shape part of your story. Some will challenge you. Others will champion you. But all of them—when understood—can and will shape you. Your dream isn't just possible. It's waiting on the version of you who's ready. Until next time—keep daring, keep developing, and most of all, keep dreaming." This episode was sponsored by my book Closing the 18-inch Gap and is available on Amazon. To find it faster, simply go to edwinsoler.com/book [https://edwinsoler.com/book]. That will take you to the book page where you can click on the Amazon logo and order your copy right away. It's available in paperback, Kindle, and Audible. Thank you for listening, in the meantime, keep closing that 18- inch gap!

EP 118: You are Closer than You Realize!

In 1952, Florence Chadwick attempted to swim the twenty-six miles between Catalina Island and the California coastline. As she began, she was flanked by small boats that watched for sharks and were prepared to help her if she got hurt or grew tired. After about fifteen hours a thick fog set in. Florence began to doubt her ability. She told her mother, who was in one of the boats, that she did not think she could make it. She swam for another hour before asking to be pulled out, unable to see the coastline due to the fog. As she sat in the boat, she found out she had stopped swimming just one mile away from her destination. What she didn't have there with her was a Life Coach. I am one hundred percent sure that if she had one, she would have made it. Do you feel the same way? Are you like Florence, swimming toward your dreams and desires, stuck in a thick fog, aching all over, feeling like you're at the brink of drowning, ready to give up after weeks, months, years or decades of trying due to pain or exhaustion—only to realize that success was so close? Do you feel the same? So close yet so far? Let's dive into You are Closer than You Realize! Quote of the week: "You will never find time for anything. You must make it." — Charles Buxton. This is a partial list of how to know that you are in fact closer than you think to realizing your dreams: Is your frustration with your current situation is proof that you were made for more? Do you refuse to give up no matter what you have been through, and realize that persistence is one of the rarest traits successful dreamers possess? Are you are still searching for answers? Because if you are this means the fire inside you is still alive. Are you are more experienced now than when the dream first began? Did you know that you already know people who can help you, even if you have not yet realized their value or influence? Do you realize that you have already learned lessons that many people do not discover until much later in life? Are you beginning to recognize what no longer fulfills you, which creates clarity about what does? Is your current dissatisfaction is pushing you toward transformation instead of comfort? And so many more covered in this entire episode. If this resonated with you then please reach out to me for a complementary Next-Level Dream Chat [https://next-level-dream-chat.youcanbook.me/]. It's only about 30 minutes to get started and get momentum working in your favor to get your breakthrough. If you want to take me up on this special offer then simply go to edwinsoler.com [https://edwinsoler.com/] and go to the right side of my site and click on the tab that says contact Edwin and fill that form out. It's that easy. I'll be in touch with you shortly afterwards. I can't wait to hear from you! This episode was sponsored by my book Closing the 18-inch Gap and is available on Amazon. To find it faster, simply go to edwinsoler.com/book [https://edwinsoler.com/book]. That will take you to the book page where you can click on the Amazon logo and order your copy right away. It's available in paperback, Kindle, and Audible. Thank you for listening, in the meantime, keep closing that 18-inch gap!

EP 117: The Battle of Two Mindsets

In all of us we all have one mind however every mind you take one of two paths. Each path goes a completely different direction. It is something that everyone deals with. Which path you take? That will determine where you will go. These two mindsets are constantly battling each other. It's not a matter of completely dominating one over the other. They are both present at all times. Some days one has the upper hand and other days the other one. Two mindsets residing in one body. A body that has a soul longing to make its dreams come true. Either one can be heavily influenced. And both of them are in fact. At the end of the day what matters is which one gets more attention given to it over a period of time. To completely ignore one and give the other one undivided attention would lead to absolute burnout. Even too much of a good thing is not good at all. Life is about balance, and in today's podcast episode I want to bring some balance to these two mindsets. They are very easily described as: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. I will describe what each one is point by point. How one side compares the other. The idea is to get into the right side of thinking without neglecting the other side. It may seem contradictory but I will explain in more detail how these two mindsets work in your mind. So, let's dive into The Battle of Two Mindsets work and how to use the right one to your advantage starting today. • Quote of the week: "Many growth-minded people didn't even plan to go to the top. They got there as a result of doing what they love. It's ironic: The top is where the fixed-mindset people hunger to be, but it's where many growth-minded people arrive as a by-product of their enthusiasm for what they do." ― Carol S. Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success If this resonated with you then please reach out to me for a complementary Next-Level Dream Chat. [https://next-level-dream-chat.youcanbook.me/] It's only about 30 minutes to get started and get momentum working in your favor to get your breakthrough. If you want to take me up on this special offer then simply go to edwinsoler.com [https://edwinsoler.com/] and go to the right side of my site and click on the tab that says contact Edwin and fill that form out. It's that easy. I'll be in touch with you shortly afterwards. I can't wait to hear from you! This episode was sponsored by my book Closing the 18-inch Gap and is available on Amazon. To find it faster, simply go to edwinsoler.com/book [https://edwinsoler.com/book]. That will take you to the book page where you can click on the Amazon logo and order your copy right away. It's available in paperback, Kindle, and Audible. Thank you for listening, in the meantime, keep closing that 18-inch gap!

EP 116: The Silent Tax Draining Your Dreams

Are your dreams being drained and you don't even realize it? Your time and energy is similar to your paycheck. You work for a week or two, perhaps you have some over time, but you never exactly know how much tax is going to come out. Even if you are a salaried employee and have a steady predictable income, you're still paying taxes in different ways that you may not realize. The same goes for your time and your energy. There's a tax being taken from you every single day… Did you didn't vote for it? Did you didn't agree to it? And most dangerously—you don't even realize you're paying it. This isn't a financial tax. This is a life tax. A dream tax. It shows up in moments that seem harmless… scrolling a little longer, hesitating a little more, waiting for the "right time" that never arrives. And the cost? Your future is at risk. Your potential delayed and the life you keep telling yourself you'll get to "one day." Today, we're exposing the silent tax draining your dreams—because once you see it, you can't unsee it… and more importantly, you can finally stop paying it. So let's dive into th firt 10 taxes that are draining your dreams. • Quote of the week: "It's been said that there are only two pains in life, the pain of discipline or the pain of regret, and that discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons." – Anthony Robbins Here are the first 10 signs that you are paying The Silent Tax Draining Your Dreams: 1. Procrastination Tax- You delay one task… then another. 2. Comfort Zone Tax- You choose what's easy over what's necessary. 3. Fear Tax-Fear convinces you to wait. 4. Distraction Tax- Your attention gets pulled in every direction. 5. Doubt Tax-You question your worth and your ability. 6. Excuse Tax- You justify why now isn't the time. 7. Busyness Tax-You're always occupied, but not aligned. 8. Waiting-for-the-Right-Time Tax- You wait for perfect conditions. 9. Energy Drain Tax- You invest energy in things that don't matter. 10. Lack-of-Clarity Tax- You don't define what you want. All these plus another ten additional taxes your paying that interfere with your dreams! Listen to the full episode as I dive into each one of these points and more. If this resonated with you then please reach out to me for a complementary Next-Level Dream Chat [https://next-level-dream-chat.youcanbook.me/]. It's only about 30 minutes to get started and get momentum working in your favor to get your breakthrough. If you want to take me up on this special offer then simply go to edwinsoler.com [https://edwinsoler.com/] and go to the right side of my site and click on the tab that says contact Edwin and fill that form out. It's that easy. I'll be in touch with you shortly afterwards. I can't wait to hear from you! This episode was sponsored by my book Closing the 18-inch Gap and is available on Amazon. To find it faster, simply go to edwinsoler.com/book [https://edwinsoler.com/book]. That will take you to the book page where you can click on the Amazon logo and order your copy right away. It's available in paperback, Kindle, and Audible. Thank you for listening, in the meantime, keep closing that 18- inch gap!