Episode 21: The Art Of Changing Your Mind

In this episode of the Sweeter After Difficulty podcast, Randy Highsmith, Kris Anderson, and Dave Kimmelman explore the concept of revolution, both personal and societal. They discuss the importance of awareness and perspective in facilitating change, particularly in the context of Jiu-Jitsu. The conversation dives deep into the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu as a community and its historical significance, while emphasizing the value of collecting diverse perspectives to foster understanding and growth. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of nuance in discussions and the ongoing journey of personal development.

🎙️ 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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