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In this summer short, Ryan shares the story of a 400-square-foot cabin in Landers, California that became an unexpected stepping stone to something bigger. What started as a real estate investment and side hustle turned into a transformative experience that ultimately led Ryan and his husband to make an even bolder leap to Spain.

Main Takeaways

• Dreams can evolve and serve as preparation for bigger opportunities
• Sometimes the bravest thing is to thank an old dream and step into a new one
• Ask yourself: Is this dream still serving your growth or has it become a constraint?
• Letting go doesn't diminish what something meant to you—it honors it
• Trust that your dreams are allowed to evolve just as you do

Reflection Questions

• What dream are you holding onto that might actually be a stepping stone to something bigger?
• If you're feeling torn about letting something go, ask yourself: Did it already give you what you needed?
• Is holding on keeping you from saying yes to what wants to emerge next?

Next Episode Preview The hosts return next week with a full-length conversation with Sue Brisbois about kindness—don't miss it!

Note: This marks the final summer short of the season as the show transitions back to longer format episodes.

Hosts:

Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching

Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk