Test Drive Your Dream Ride!

Ready to swap wishing for doing? We take a simple idea—test drive your dream—and turn it into a powerful practice for building confidence, clarity, and momentum. From grabbing the keys at a dealership to choosing the features that fit your life, we show how direct experience beats perfectionism every time.

We begin with the literal: sit in the driver’s seat, feel the wheel, adjust the seat, smell that new‑car scent, and listen to a song that makes you feel unstoppable. Then we broaden the road: the same method applies to a new routine, a podcast pilot, a brand concept, or a career pivot. Small, concrete actions generate honest feedback, refine your taste, and help you decide what truly serves you. The bumps matter too—stalls and wrong turns are data, not failure—so you can stop worrying about the full map and focus on the next turn.

As the holidays rush in, we ground the ride in gratitude. Name your wins, thank those who backed you, plan your shopping with a budget, and still treat yourself. Joy is a strategy, not a luxury. Whether you go solo or bring a friend, make the moment yours and notice the inner shift when you choose your speed and path. Your dream isn’t parked in someone else’s garage; it’s waiting for you to turn the key.

If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review so more people find the courage to take their own test drive. Then tell us: what bold step will you take this week?

Candice Thomas

Lexus Sales Consultant

Email: CThomas@ganleyauto.com

David Weaver

Phone: (216) 201-2140

Email: dweaver@ganleyauto.com

Chapters

• 5:39 Test Drive Your Vision
• 6:50 Shoutouts And Motivation To Act
• 8:19 Defining Your Dream Ride
• 10:29 Visualization Into Action
• 13:04 Making It Fit Your Life
• 15:29 Weekly Challenge And Expansion Beyond Cars
• 18:09 Gratitude And Holiday Mindset
• 20:49 Safety, Budget, And Treat Yourself
• 23:19 Make It A Moment And Share

Transcript

Wondra : 2:50

Hello, I hope everyone is safe and well and feeling empowered today. And welcome back to another episode of the Motivational Fuel podcast. Where I want to talk about your purpose and power pushing forward no matter what life throws at you. And happy holidays. I know it's a little bit early, but they're coming so fast. Today's topic is to go for a ride. I want you to test drive your dream, which is your dream car. So with this episode, definitely go literally and go and drive your dream car, your retirement ride, or something that you have been working hard for for yourself. And I know it's that shopping window time that's open now. So add a little test drive into your shopping too. Not just watching your dream car zoom by, but just grabbing those keys, starting your engine, and test drive your vision. In the shout-out segment, before we dive in, I want to give a shout out to Lexus of Cleveland and Ohio. If you're in the area, go and see Miss Candice and Mr. David in finance. They will take great care of you. And trust me, they know how to treat you right. So test drive every car on the lot that you can think of. If you don't go there, it's other places that you can go. And really test drive it. Buy it for yourself because it's time. And their address, they're at 13600 Brook Park Road in Cleveland, Ohio. And a shout out to all my ladies driving their own rides. Yes, I see you. I really want to share something. I noticed when I passed the really big trucks, I assume it was men that was driving, but more often it's not, it's a woman. So when you pull up next time on a road, take a look to your left and to your right, and you might see a lady commanding the road with a big truck or a luxury vehicle like a boss. And I know you are out there, so let's give a shout out to them because they're doing big things. So test drive your dreams. So let's talk about your dream ride and what it looks like. Is it a luxury XUV with heated seats or a sunroof? Um, is it about a luxury car that you had your eye on for a long time? Maybe that sleek convertible with your top down and your wind is in your hair, or is just something that's reliable, a car that's paid off, and a peace of mind and freedom. So let's not look at this as a dream anymore, a metaphor. I want you to drive and ride in your dream car. So think of it, you're providing this for yourself. It's time to write your own story. If you want it to not be afraid anymore, really stop postponing it. I want you to really own it. You have to try it, experience it, and that will be your test drive. So, whatever it is that you want to test drive in your mind, think about the steering wheel. You could put on your favorite song, playing the smell of that new car scent, but definitely visualize it so you can believe it and think about it and begin to move forward with it. You can make sure that you step into that driver's seat, so adjust it to you when you get into it, really feel like the steering wheel, make that dream into motion. You want to take that small step, experience it. You're not just watching others drive on a road, you're driving too. So if your steering wheel, if you like it, you can adjust it up and down. Really sit in that third row. If you have a third row you want to get, and if your family or yourself, you're over like six feet or you're below five feet, you want to make sure it's suitable for you and your family, and you don't need anyone's permission, just get those keys and enjoy it. So the row it might be bumpy, but let's get real because tress drives are not perfect, you might stall, you might take a wrong turn, but every mile, every turn sits within you. So you want to make sure that you learn what fits for you, what excites you, if you need to tweak anything about the vehicle, maybe it's the color, the tire, if you want certain wheels on it, just make sure it's for you, and most importantly, you're going to take that dream and turn it to reality. So don't worry about the whole map of it, just really focus on what you want to do. So, and when you're test driving your car, make sure it's for you. You want to again feel the steering wheel, make sure that your seats fit you, your color that you always wanted. If you wanted a certain type of wheels, so you can design your own car, they can look for a certain car for you, just make sure it is for you. So when you take the test drive, it's not just about the car, but your permission for yourself, you're exploring it, you want to do more for yourself, and you deserve it. So, here is your challenge for this week. Test drive your new car, and that will be the next chapter in your life. So, if you're not thinking about a new car, a new routine, a new mindset, a new dream, just really make it a reality. If you wanted to start a podcast, record one episode, see how you like it, you enjoy it. If you want to launch your own brand, design a logo if you're thinking about a new career or changing a career or learning something new that's suitable for you, really take that time and make it about you. So, the next coming episodes, I know the holidays are here, so we're going to shift gears and talk about Thanksgiving and gratitude. So, Thanksgiving is coming on the 27th, which is next Thursday. Cannot believe it. But I know it's not about the turkey and the holiday shopping. I want you to take a second and think about gratitude. So, what I want you to ask yourself is what am I grateful for for this year? What has been, and who has been in my corner? What are some small wins that I can celebrate this time of the year? So, really take that time to really enjoy the holiday. Write it down. So, gratitude is a fuel, it's not just going to be within us, it's just going to be if you're the times get rough, you want to think about the things that you're grateful for. And I know it's the big holiday shopping. Yes, it's the one of the world's biggest shopping weekends of the year. So our family reminder is to stay safe, shop early, make a list, be on a budget, and don't forget to treat yourself. Maybe go test drive your dream car because you earned it, and I know it's a lot to really take in because you're doing a lot for yourself. Maybe have others prep some meals for you early. Someone bring the pie and someone bring the turkey or the ham. So we'll get a little bit more into this segment next week. So, again, I challenge you to go and test drive your new ride. I know it won't be perfect, but this week, make it all about you. And when you do, tag me, send me a voice note. I love to hear about your experience behind the wheel. Maybe take that great friend with you, make it a really cool date, or your spouse, or your child, if you wanted to, but you can go by yourself, put on some cool shades, make yourself look awesome, and really test drive those new cars for yourself. And I want you to remember this when you're driving that car, this is for you. You choose that direction, you can choose your speed, you can decide to hit the gas. Make sure you really want that new ride, or it's for you. And until next time, keep rising, keep driving, and keep believing. Because your dream isn't parked in someone else's garage. I want you to know it's going to be waiting for you to drive it. So buckle up, turn the key, and take that ride. Because the road to gate greatness starts within one bold test drive. Now, when you're on that road, I want you to put on a feel-good song on that road that's about independence, something that you can really relate to. So I will share a story. One of my songs, another favorite song for me, and I don't own the rights of this song, but it is I'm every woman by the legend Miss Whitney Houston herself. May she rest in peace. But really, enjoy this. Maybe turn on this podcast, skip to the end to look listen to the song, but really test drive your dream car this week. Once again, happy holidays, and I hope you enjoy the song.