EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 9 MIN
Dustin Hayes on Focus, Forgiveness and the Entrepreneurial Journey
from SoundBits podcast · host Kim Groshek, Dustin Hayes
Dustin reflects on adapting his mindset post-military to civilian life and entrepreneurshipShares how he reframed ADHD not as a disorder, but a difference in learning and doingTalks through the realities of building businesses without prior knowledge, and learning hands-onNavigating challenges of self-accountability while raising a growing familyLessons from losing a business partnership and rebounding from financial setbacksKim introduces “pause, unplug & breathe” and “time-boxing” to help Dustin build focused work blocksReframing distraction as natural, and building in forgiveness and freedom during the workdayThe power of shifting from a “mission” mindset to a “vision” mindsetThe importance of repetition, reframing rejection, and owning your own narrative Welcome to THE ONE DECISION. If you've been listening to SoundBits, you're in the right place. Same podcast. Same feed. A much clearer focus.Take the free three-minute Executive Decision Check™ and discover the cleanest next step to take.https://kimgroshek.com/decisioncheck
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In this follow-up episode of SoundBits, Kim Groshek welcomes back Dustin Hayes for a deeper dive into life after the military, navigating ADHD, and building resilience through entrepreneurship. Dustin opens up about raising a family while transitioning from structured military life to self-accountability, learning construction from scratch, and finding strength through setbacks. Kim and Dustin explore tools for focus and self-compassion—like “time-boxing” and forgiveness breaks—to help manage distraction and maintain momentum. It’s a raw, insightful conversation about adapting, thriving, and rewriting your own story.
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