Episode 10: Habits Over Hype - The Real Key to Growth

In this episode of the Sweeter After Difficulty podcast, host Randy Highsmith and regular guests Jordan Lopez and Kris Anderson examine the intricate relationship between habits and self-control. They explore how our habits shape our futures, the importance of consistency, and the impact of societal pressures on our choices. The conversation emphasizes the significance of self-reflection, the journey of personal growth, and the necessity of developing good habits while being mindful of instant gratification. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, encouraging listeners to embrace the process of habit formation and to celebrate small wins along the way.

🎙️ Sweeter After Difficulty is a podcast about the beauty that can only emerge through struggle. Hosted by Randy Highsmith, this series features intimate conversations with people who have endured pain, faced fear, and discovered peace—not despite their challenges, but through them. Each episode dives deep into personal stories of resilience, revealing how difficulty becomes a refining fire that clarifies purpose, deepens empathy, and brings unexpected sweetness on the other side.
Why listen? Because life is hard, and you're not alone in that. These stories won't give you cheap hope—they'll give you real ones. They’ll meet you in the raw, help you make sense of the struggle, and maybe even help you reframe what “hard” has to mean.
Whether you’re in the thick of it or looking back on a season that shaped you, Sweeter After Difficulty offers reflection, community, and a deep well of human wisdom.
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