We’ve officially reached the halfway point of the year—and whether that realization motivates you or overwhelms you, this episode is designed to meet you where you are.
In this solo episode, Dustin Dumas invites you to pause—not to tally up tasks or unfinished goals, but to reconnect with the real work behind progress. The early mornings, the quiet discipline, the creative energy, the decisions made when no one is watching.
This is your mid-year permission slip to reflect, reset, and begin again—on your terms.
Why the “work behind the work” matters
How to move past internal pressure and mid-year comparison
The value of progress that no one sees
How to recommit to goals you still care about
Tools for staying grounded and creative in the second half of the year
What work do I do that drains me? What work energizes me?
Where have I been consistent, even in small ways?
What needs to be restarted—not from scratch, but from strength?
What am I proud of that no one knows about?
Protect your creative time—start with 30 minutes a week
Reduce input when you're in a creative season
Track your effort, even when outcomes aren’t visible yet
Share your goals with one trusted person who understands your “why”
“The middle of the year is not the end of the story. It’s not about shame—it’s about alignment. You don’t need a new year to move forward. You just need now. And you already have that.”
What have you been working on behind the scenes?
Tag Dustin at @DustinDumas or use the hashtag #DustinDumas to share your story.
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