5 Steps to Living

Your Dream: ebook

I’m Captain Deb Marlor, and I’m thrilled to share 5 Steps to Living Your Dream: a guide designed to help you transition from dreaming about a life on the ocean to living it.

If you’re someone who yearns for freedom from the daily grind and longs to feel the wind in your hair, dolphins beside your bow, and the salty air of the open sea, this eBook is for you.

I’ve been where you are.

Seven years ago, I was buried in the demands of running a successful sales and marketing company, working exhausting hours without passion or joy.

When my husband and I experienced the magic of life on a sailboat, everything changed.

Now, having sailed over 25,000 nautical miles and made a home on the water, I’m here to show you that your dream can be a reality, too.

This guide condenses everything I’ve learned into five actionable steps. Whether you’re just toying with the idea or already committed, this eBook will offer you a clear path forward.

What’s Inside the eBook?

The eBook breaks down the transition into five key steps:

1. Vision: This step guides you to articulate your dream vividly, turning it from a hazy notion into a defined vision. You’ll create a mental and physical image of your ideal life on the water. Visualizing your goals makes them real and sets a strong foundation for the journey ahead.

2. Decision: A powerful dream begins with a definitive decision. I’ll walk you through the process of committing fully to your oceanic adventure. This section helps you move past the uncertainties and embrace the thrilling possibility that you’re choosing a different, fulfilling path.

3. Testing: Before diving in, it’s essential to test your dream. This step encourages you to experience the lifestyle firsthand, whether it’s chartering a boat for a week, taking sailing lessons, or visiting potential vessels. This is where you’ll see how it feels and if it’s truly what you want.

4. Choices: From choosing the right boat (sailboat, catamaran, power yacht) to selecting the best location, this step ensures you’re making decisions that align with your goals, budget, and experience level. I’ll provide tips on making informed, intentional choices that lead to a seamless transition.

5. Action: Dreams remain dreams without action. I’ll outline small, actionable steps to take daily, helping you build momentum until your vision becomes reality. These actions, however small, pave the way to your life at sea.

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    Why Should I Read 5 Steps to Living Your Dream?

    Imagine looking back in a few years with no regrets, knowing that you pursued your dreams fully. This eBook provides the roadmap to turn your vision into reality, one that’s deeply fulfilling and aligned with your passion. Downloading 5 Steps to Living Your Dream is more than a step forward; it’s the beginning of an entirely new lifestyle.

    When you download this eBook, you’ll get:

    • A Proven Framework: This guide is built from my own experiences, struggles, and ultimate success in creating a life on the water.
    • Actionable Steps: It’s more than inspiration; each step comes with clear, practical advice to help you move forward with confidence.
    • Mistakes to Avoid: I’ve also included a bonus section on common pitfalls to avoid, from overbuying a boat to overlooking maintenance costs.
    • A Glossary of Nautical Terms: For beginners, I’ve included a glossary that explains basic sailing terminology to make the journey easier and more enjoyable.

     

    Who This eBook Is For

    5 Steps to Living Your Dream is for anyone who:

    • Feels stifled by a 9-to-5 lifestyle and craves adventure.
    • Envisions a simpler, more fulfilling life close to nature.
    • Wants to learn the practical steps to move from land to sea living.
    • Is curious about the lifestyle but unsure if it’s the right fit or how to start.

    This eBook is also for those who seek inspiration and motivation. Even if you’re not ready to buy a boat, you’ll find valuable insights on aligning with your passions, setting clear goals, and embracing change

     

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    Diane Silas

    Deborah was down to earth and engaging during the seminars that I took. She is personable, and willing to answer questions. I left my series of three seminars, feeling better about learning to sail.

    Danielle Rose

    Boating Basics tonight was a great start. I’m getting back into sailing and need all the education and inspiration I can get. Thanks so much for this!

    Priscilla

    Hi Captain Deb,
    I really enjoyed taking your seminars and seeing how you gently inspire confidence in the women through your example. Teaching from your boat in a beautiful location is also inspiring!  Thanks for the links. You reminded the women that sometimes they may need a licensed captain to certify their competence aboard for insurance purposes. That’s somaething that the Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association (CAPCA) may be able to help with, particularly for people in the mid-Atlantic states area, as well as in other eastern states. Good luck with your program of inspiration and empowerment!

    Lori

    Great, thank you.  Nice clear graphics and easy to read.  I have printed a copy for the boat.  This will be handy to use for cruising.

    Wanda

    Thank you for an Outstanding Class. I am a complete novice when it comes to sailing. After tonight, I Feel more confident about following my dream to sail. And you’re a great teacher. I’ve taught for 40 years, so I know a good one when I see and experience one. Your passion, Knowledge, and delivery of information is off the charts! I look forward to more classes with you!

    Claudia Rose

    Deb is an absolute delight. I have taken three of her courses…Boating Basics, Rules of the Road and Charts & Chart Plotters.  I learned a great deal from each of her courses and had many laughs with Deb along the way.  I really like the Zoom format.  Deb is engaging and always encourages me to ask questions.  She is a wealth of knowledge.

    I have recently completed her Dream Builder program and I’m well on my way to “Living My Ocean Dream.”  I’m extremely grateful for Captain Deb! 

    Clara “CJ” Powell

    Captain Deb Marlor is the sailboat captain you want to follow. She lives on the water with the real experience of living in the environment. She is a woman of skill, discipline and order on the water to sail with the wind, teach others the ropes…or should I say the sheets of sailing. She has now written the best book I have ever seen that guides one through all the necessary steps to buy any boat. Navigating Buying a Boat by Captain Deb Marlor. I am using it to buy my next sailboat and so should you!

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