Today is a simple message of thanks to you for being part of this amazing journey. My biggest gratitude is for you! But there are others that are less fortunate and may need check in or a pick me up. Some words of encouragement that will brighten their day or help them get through a difficult situation. Be a help to tem as well. And again, thanks for your amazing support. See you next week!

My birthday just passed last week. It has become a more special day than in years past because of the late Dan Miller. He was the author of 48 Days to the Work and Life you Love. He based everything around the number 48. It was his signature in all he did. I was a member of his 48 Days Eagles group until his passing. One of the things he was big on was the last 48 days of the year. And it so happens that the day of my birthday is when the year also has the last 48 days left before the year ends. And as we are coming up on the holidays and the year closing on us, I want to ask you how you plan on ending the last part of this year.

How would you judge your year so far?

Are you happy with what you have accomplished?

How have you changed?

What has changed?

In this episode, I will go over 10 more ways to look forward by reflecting back on this year so far knowing it's not over yet. You still have time to make 2025 your best year yet as you prepare for the next one. With the holidays around the corner it's too easy to forget about your dreams and goals. Don't let that happen. You can have both a great holiday season while still working on moving forward with what is in your heart and mind.

Some of the points covered:

1. The Story You're Still Telling

Every dreamer narrates their own journey — consciously or unconsciously.

2. The Importance of Emotional Housekeeping

Before entering a new year, clean up emotional clutter — resentments, comparisons, self-doubt.

3. Vision Requires Revision

Sometimes your original dream isn't wrong, it's just outdated.

4. The Power of Recommitment

There's a sacred strength in saying, "I'm not done yet." Recommit to your why.

5. Accountability Over Excuses

Who have you allowed to hold you accountable this year — or who did you avoid because they would?

6. The Battle Between Fear and Faith

Every dream lives between what scares you and what calls you.

7. The Art of Forgiveness

Forgive yourself for not knowing what you know now.

8. Presence Over Pressure

You don't need to finish the year "proving" you're doing enough.

9. Remembering Your Why

Amid the noise of deadlines and disappointments, have you stayed connected to your purpose?

10. Preparing the Soil for Next Season

Before planting new dreams, till the soil of your mindset. Reflect, release, and reset.

And much, much more!

Make sure you listen to the full episode for all of the points brought in this episode, your future self will thank you when you realize those dreams.

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My birthday is coming up. It has become a more special day than in years past because of the late Dan Miller. He was the author of 48 Days to the Work and Life you Love. He based everything around the number 48. It was his signature in all he did.

I was a member of his 48 Days Eagles group until his passing. One of the things he was big on was the last 48 days of the year. And it so happens that the day of my birthday is when the year also has the last 48 days left before the year ends. And as we are coming up on the holidays and the year closing on us, I want to ask you how you plan on ending the last part of this year.

How would you judge your year so far?

Are you happy with what you have accomplished?

How have you changed?

What has changed?

In this episode, I will go over 10 ways to look forward by reflecting back on this year so far knowing it's not over yet.

You still have time to make 2025 your best year yet as you prepare for the next one. With the holidays around the corner it's too easy to forget about your dreams and goals.

Don't let that happen. You can have both a great holiday season while still working on moving forward with what is in your heart and mind.

Some of the points covered:

1. The Mirror Moment

2. The Weight of Unfinished Dreams

3. The Quiet Between Victories

4. The Courage to Let Go

5. The Gift of Honest Reflection

6. Momentum Over Perfection

7. The Trap of Comparison

8. The Shadow of "Should Have"

9. The Balance Between Hustle and Healing

10. The Lessons Hidden in Loss

And much, much more!

Make sure you listen to the full episode for all of the points brought in this episode, your future self will thank you when you realize those dreams.

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It takes the right mindset to deal with both. Yes, even when everything is going right, you need the mindset to stay focused and avoid getting distracted. The good news is that mindset is something that can be worked on and improved over time.

There's a moment in every dreamer's journey where every step forward sounds like an echo in an empty hallway. You've done the work. You've waited. You've believed — and yet, here you stand… stuck.

Perhaps you need someone to help you, and they are not moving as fast as your vision is.But what if this isn't a stop sign?

You see, stuck isn't the opposite of progress — it's the cocoon before wings. You can hear more about this in episode #87 The Butterfly Effect of a Dream Coming True

It's the universe whispering, "Pause. You're becoming." You're not behind; you're being built.You're not losing time; time is preparing you for alignment.

Some of the points covered:

1. Progress Isn't Always Movement — It's Alignment
2. You're Not Broken, You're Becoming
3. Clarity Comes Through Action, Not Thought
4. Doubt Is the Doorway to Discover
5. Perfection Is a Prison — Progress Is Freedom
6. Fear Is a Compass, Not a Cage
7. Stuck Energy Means It's Time to Let Go

And much, much more!

Every seed had to break before it grew. Every dawn had to battle the night before light could spill over the horizon. And you, my friend — you are that horizon. Your dream is not lost; it's waiting for your permission to breathe again. So, while you give your dream that permission, give it to yourself as well and breathe. Relax, let time work in your favor.

So walk forward — even if your steps are shaky.Speak forward — even if your voice trembles.Dream forward — even when doubt sits beside you.Because you were never meant to stay where you are.You were meant to rise from it. Even if it takes some time. You have already come a long way and you will get there!

Make sure you listen to the full episode for all of the points brought in this episode, your future self will thank you when you realize those dreams.

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Today I continue the topic of exploring the mind. Last week I recorded an episode of Midnight of the mind where I spoke about the darkest moments before you experience a breakthrough. I step further into the masquerade of the mind. The place where dreamers hide behind carefully crafted masks — and call it safety.

You see, we've all worn them — masks made of memories, stitched with stories we tell ourselves just to make it through the day, the week, the next month or even years. We wear them to survive the judgment we face, to silence the doubts, to hold together the pieces of ourselves we're afraid to show.

But what if I told you… the mask doesn't protect you — it imprisons you? What if behind every disguise, there's a dream gasping for air?

Some of the points covered:

1. The Mask of Perfection

2. The Mask of Strength

3. The Mask of Humility

4. The Mask of Busyness

5. The Mask of Humor

6. The Mask of the Victim

7. The Mask of the Healer

8. The Mask of Success

9. The Mask of Independence

And many, many more!

Make sure you listen to the full episode for all of the points brought in this episode, your future self will thank you when you realize those dreams.

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When you're overwhelmed by darkness, it's not just around you — it's inside you. That's when mental warfare feels strongest. But remember, dawn doesn't ask permission from darkness — it simply shows up. The moment you choose hope again, even quietly, you invite light back in. If you feel like you're going through a darkness in this moment that this podcast episode is for you. It's to give you hope to be able to overcome your darkest moment because brightness is coming next. Your breakthrough is right around the corner. It may take a bit longer than you planned or thought but it is coming.

Some of the points covered:

1. The Breaking Point Is the Starting Point

2. The Weight of Waiting

3. The Doubt That Demands Decision

4. The Isolation That Feels Like Abandonment

5. The Moment You Want to Quit

6. The Disappointment That Redefines You

7. The Collapse That Creates Clarity

8. The Fire of Refinement

9. The Loneliness of Leadership

And much more!

Listen to the full episode for all of the points brought in this episode, your future self will thank you when you realize those dreams.

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Today I want to take you on a journey of how a butterfly resembles a dream coming true. Starting with an idea, a vision, a burning desire you have discovered in you that will not go away. It then develops and grows until the dream is realized. We will dive into the 4 stages you must go through in order for that dream in you to find its way to full realization. These stages are:

1. The Egg-The Blueprint of Potential

2. The Caterpillar – The Stage of Growth and Consumption

3. The Cocoon – The Stage of Transformation

4. The Adult Butterfly – Emergence and Expansion

Are you ready to be inspired to make your dreams come true? I'm here to guide you through the ups and downs as you navigate your way through the long journey that lies ahead. You are not alone, I'm here to walk alongside you and be your trusted guide through this process.

Are you ready? Let's find out!

Quote of the week: "You do not just wake up and become the butterfly. Growth is a process" by Rupi Kaur

Stage 1: The Egg – The Blueprint of Potential: The Journey of Becoming

• Birth of vision or idea. The dream or purpose begins invisibly — something inside whispers, "I'm meant for more."

Stage 2: The Caterpillar – The Stage of Growth and Consumption

• Consume: It can eat several times its body weight in leaves each day.

Stage 3: The Cocoon – The Stage of Transformation

• The caterpillar's body literally dissolves — enzymes break down most tissues into a nutrient-rich mix.

Stage 4: The Adult Butterfly – Emergence and Expansion

• Butterfly: You emerge lighter, transformed, and ready to serve with purpose and beauty. You no longer crawl; you fly. — not to escape, but to express

And much more!

Listen to the full episode for all of the points brought in this episode along with three powerful questions I ask after each point. Your future self will thank you when you realize those dreams.

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There comes a moment in every dreamer's journey when the noise fades and something inside whispers, "Now."

Not tomorrow. Not when life gets easier. Not when confidence finally catches up. Just—now.

Because readiness isn't about timing — it's about pacing the truth. It's when your spirit grows tired of settling for potential and starts demanding purpose. It's when comfort turns into confinement. When you've read all the books you can, said the affirmations, and still feel the ache of "something more." You know it's time to go even deeper.

It's time to take action.

When the student is ready, the teacher arrives.

Because the moment you decide you're ready… Everything will shift and start showing up for you. Are you ready? That's find out!

Quote of the week: "The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled." – Plutarch

Some of the many points covered in this episode:

• Readiness isn't about time — it's about surrender.

• Pain becomes the classroom.

• Your teacher doesn't always look like one.

• Readiness demands honesty.

• The teacher shows up when you stop chasing validation.

• Your readiness is revealed through your willingness.

And much more!

Listen to the full episode for the entire list.

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Have you ever heard the saying, I'm in a Funk! Well, today we're going to talk about how to get out of one! Being in a funk brings you down, keeps you from moving forwards, drowns your dreams and creativity and will push you into corner if you let it.

It can come from stress, fatigue, disappointment, or even nothing obvious at all. People in a funk often describe it as a "cloud hanging over them" or being "stuck in a fog."

In short:

• A funk is like your internal rhythm being out of tune.

• It feels heavier than a bad mood but lighter than depression.

• It's temporary, but if left unaddressed, it can linger longer than you'd like.

If you have ever been in one today's episode is a way to help you during one of these episodes.

Quote of the week: If you cannot do great things, do small things is a great way- Napoleon Hill

Some of the points covered that can cause a funk:

• Putting off your dreams for too long.
• Seasonal shifts
• Burying your emotions
• Isolation
• Too much change at once

And much more.

I want to help you make your dreams come true. I don't want to see you get stuck in a funk. I want to see you get out of them. If this resonated with you then please reach out to me for a complementary Next-Level Dream Chat. It only takes about 30 minutes to get through and start diving into what may be holding you back. If you want to take me up on this special offer then simply go to edwinsoler.com and go to the tab that says contact Edwin and fill that form out. I'll be in touch with you shortly on how we can work together. I can't wait to hear from you.

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We are definitely in a season where we are getting drained more and more every day. Many are giving up on their dreams. Distractions are everywhere. There is no boundaries to access everywhere. The hustle culture is everywhere. I was telling my son earlier today when there was a time where TV stations would be off the air from midnight to about six in the morning. The channels are very limited, and had two dials: one for UHF and the other for VHF.

News didn't get reported nearly as fast as it is today. Newspapers were the rage to see the latest information what was going on. It took time for things to catch up and be discovered. Being more connected than ever also demands more time from you and me and this is leading to burnout. It leaves little space in between for rest or other things that we need to complete. We are letting our energy and minds have more demand put on them and not doing enough to recharge. Today I bring you a quick analogy that came to my inbox that inspired the topic for this podcast episode.

Quote of the week: "You can't build your dreams on an empty tank. Rest isn't indulgent—it's essential for your success" — Felecia Etienne

Some of the points covered in today's episode titled: "How To Recharge Your Batteries"

The analogy of the flashlight

Action news cycle

Social media

The need to have an answer for everything

Pleasing everyone

Chasing Productivity Over Purpose

And more... a whole lot more

I want to help you make your dreams come true. Reach out to me for a complementary Next-Level Dream Chat. It only takes about 30 minutes to get through and start diving into what may be holding you back. If you want to take me up on this special offer then simply send me an email at [email protected] and let me know how we can connect.

This episode was sponsored by my book Closing the 18-inch Gap and is available on Amazon. To find it faster, simply go to my book link here: Closing The 18-Inch Gap