Inside The Rise: Stories, Mindset & Methods of High Performers
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWould you like personal access to the life stories of incredible people accomplishing extraordinary things?
JC Cross invites you into inspiring journeys as he interviews high achievers, uncovering the mindset and methods that made them.
Through years of research in neuroscience, psychology, and human performance and coaching leaders in over 20 states and multiple countries, JC uses his knowledge to ask the right questions.
Learn from the interviewees how to snap destructive patterns, build new habits for success, develop more skill, and train yourself and your children to live the life you've always wanted.
To learn more, visit https://insidetherise.com.
Enjoy the show. #RiseOn
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Episodes
Justin Wren (Part 2) - How to Channel Your Pain Into Purpose
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 45.1 MBAfter receiving an invitation to the Olympic Training Center and becoming the youngest MMA fighter to join The Ultimate Fighter reality show, Justin lost it all to a drug addiction. How did he turn it around? What led him to the other side of the world" What's with the name The Big Pygmy? What will it take to reach the pinnacle of his fighting career once again? Discover the mindset and methods Justin leveraged to transform his identity. And hear why people around the world love thi...
Justin Wren (Part 1) - How to Channel Your Pain Into Purpose
April 23, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 54.8 MBJustin Wren became one of the youngest MMA fighters to appear on The Ultimate Fighter television show and to fight for the title in the main event in Las Vegas. As a two-time national champion in wrestling, he made appearances in multiple countries and received an invitation to train with the elite of the elite at the US Olympic Training Center. But an injury that threatened to ruin his career surfaced a deeper pain from severe bullying he faced as a child. To deal with the pain, he tur...
The ONE Personality Trait that Outdoes Them All
March 26, 2019 06:30 - 3 minutes - 7.42 MBScholars have spent years studying and testing personality traits. The most commonly investigated traits are collectively known as The Big Five. Here they are, in no particular order: Openness to experience Conscientiousness Agreeableness Extraversion Neuroticism What has decades of research revealed? ONE of these traits accurately predicts success - and a whole lot more. Do you have it? More importantly, can you develop it? Find out. And join the growing community of hig...
Inside Out - Dissecting How to Connect With Anyone
March 12, 2019 08:30 - 37 minutes - 53.6 MB11-time Emmy Award winner Nick Nanton has built a network of friends that includes Larry King, Daymond John, Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Peter Diamandis, and a host of other recognizable leaders. If you want to build a network like that, listen to this! JC Cross revisits the episode with Nick Nanton: Why can't people access those they aspire to be like? What's the one thing that will open the door with someone at an elite level? Visit our BRAND NEW social platform page to start...
Nick Nanton - How to Connect With Anyone and Create Value
March 05, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 71.7 MB11-time Emmy Award winning producer and director, Nick Nanton, runs the world's largest celebrity branding agency. His platform has enabled him to connect with Sir Richard Branson, Mark Cuban, Ivanka Trump, Daymond John, Steve Forbes, Will.I.Am, Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, and Tony Robbins. There are too many more names to mention. Prior to building his media empire, he found himself several million dollars in debt and facing bankruptcy. So how did he turn things around? Part of it involv...
Why You Must STOP Avoiding Stress
February 26, 2019 07:00 - 3 minutes - 6.96 MBListen to this if you think stress is bad... Scientific research reveals the surprising truth behind what improves our memory and learning capabilities... And what impact does stress have on our relationships... Listen in and connect with JC at... www.InsideTheRise.com
Inside Out - Sean Conway - Post Show Debate on Burning the Ships
February 19, 2019 07:00 - 47 minutes - 68.3 MBThis episode delivers practical applications from the Sean Conway interview. JC and Caleb debate the intensity needed to accomplish your goals. Should you "burn the ships?" Do you need to have a plan before you go "all in?" How has your childhood conditioned you? What implications does your conditioning have on your current behavior? And, the surprising statistic of how many of us live so close to Mom (and what that might mean). Join the community of high achievers and jump in on a...
Sean Conway - How Having Fun Will Help You Achieve Your Goals
February 12, 2019 06:30 - 55 minutes - 78 MBSean Conway had a successful business but felt a longing for something more. So he sold it for a little more than $1. After a few months of sleeping on a sofa, he decided to go on an adventure. That was over 15 years ago. Now he holds multiple world records, the most recent of which is the fastest unsupported cycling trip across Europe (over 4,000 miles in 24 days). His impressive feats have been featured by the BBC, CNN, and Red Bull, and his ultra triathlon around the coast of Britain...
Inside Out - James Lawrence - Post Show Debate on How to Achieve Your Biggest Goals
February 05, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 64.9 MBWe're told the value of dreaming big and pursuing massive goals... So why do we fail to achieve them when we so desperately want them? JC explores the methods the Iron Cowboy used to achieve an impossible feat of endurance. And... Are you the type of person who embraces challenges? Join us for the FASTING FEBRUARY CHALLENGE! Join the High Achievers Council on Facebook, and find a community of achievers pushing themselves and each other to be their best.
Iron Cowboy James Lawrence - How to Achieve the Impossible
January 29, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBJames Lawrence, aka the Iron Cowboy, has achieved the impossible. People laughed when he shared his plan to complete 50 Ironman distance triathlons in all 50 states in just 50 days. Companies wouldn't sponsor him. His coach thought he would fail. People criticized him for even trying. In 2008, James lost nearly all his possessions in the Great Recession. Despite the financial setback, his family of six stuck together, sometimes sleeping on the floor by the fireplace just to stay warm. Tog...
Inside Out - Michael Merzenich - Debate on Conditioning Your Brain for Optimal Performance
January 22, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 75.2 MBNEWS FLASH: Your brain is plastic, and no matter who you are or how old you are, you have the power to change it. What JC and Caleb cover in this one: How you can hack your hormones to change your behavior? One thing that will strengthen your interpersonal relationships and absolutely make your marriage better How you can build a deeper bond with anyone How to train your brain for positivity and gratitude Why people pass others who are in distress What is the Law of Least Effor...
Dr. Michael Merzenich - How Understanding Brain Plasticity Can Transform You
January 16, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBDo you believe you can change? How much do you really believe it? And what if someone asked you how to do it? As it turns out, science has a lot to say about it, and few people can say it with more authority than Dr. Michael Merzenich. Dr. Merzenich's work as a neuroscientist over the past 50 years changed the way we view the brain. His efforts disproved mainstream science's belief that the brain became hardwired at a young age. Armed with this knowledge, he sought to practically apply i...
Inside Out - Kute Blackson - Post Show Debate on How to Live by What You Value
January 15, 2019 07:00 - 53 minutes - 76 MBHave you ever NOT done what you really wanted to do? Have you every wondered WHY you made a poor decision when it seemed so right at the time? Listen to this! Your beliefs and values drive your behavior, whether you have an explicit belief system or not. So how can you have more control of your decisions and make the choices that move you forward? We discuss the following: How your values drive your behavior How do you form values, and what's the best method What MUST you do to ...
Kute Blackson - Stop Lying to Yourself
January 09, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBKute Blackson moved to the U.S. from Ghana with little to nothing. Determined to break into the personal development industry he worked tirelessly to learn from the likes of Jim Rohn and Jack Canfield. Now a bestselling author and international powerhouse, he's been featured on Larry King Now, Fox News Live, NPR, and many others for his transformational message. What is his most important teaching? And what are the three questions you must ask yourself if you really want to make the mo...
Inside Out - Tom Bilyeu - After Interview Debate on Leveraging Identity
December 19, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 65.6 MBTom Bilyeu made a life-changing switch on what he built his identity around. What can we learn from the power of constructing your identity? Making the right decision can mean the difference between a life of growth and one of despair. On this episode, we discuss: what makes your identity anti-fragile whether or not to set short-term goals how purpose plays a direct role in your motivation and performance the formula for making continual progress in life Make sure to hit the SUBS...
Tom Bilyeu - How to Build an Identity to Create the Life You've Always Wanted
December 18, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 65.7 MBIn this episode, Tom Bilyeu shares his now legendary story of how he went from scrounging in his couch cushions for enough change to put gas in his car to the founder of a company that became worth more than a billion dollars in less than six years. That same company, Quest Nutrition, was ranked as the second-fastest growing company in North America in 2014. While creating amazingly-delicious products with the goal of ending metabolic disease, Tom began to invest in a new passion - to do w...
Inside Out - Noah St. John - Post Interview Debate on How to Live with Passion and Purpose
December 11, 2018 02:21 - 52 minutes - 74.4 MBAlthough Noah St. John went from attempting suicide to publishing a breakthrough book, he didn't experience a linear rise. Years later, he found himself at another low point. What was the key to finding his ultimate breakthrough? What's the difference between passion and purpose? Learn why understanding this crucial distinction will forever alter the way you live. Want to join a community of people committed to helping each other succeed? Our closed Facebook group, High Achievers Council...
Noah St. John - How to Hijack Your Brain to Create Success
December 04, 2018 17:40 - 41 minutes - 60.2 MBGrowing up dirt poor (literally) in a very wealthy community - the same one as President George Bush - gave Noah St. John two very different perspectives. His search for success took him from the brink of suicide to a multi-million dollar business. It didn't come without many setbacks. At one point, he found himself $40,000 in debt and living in his parents' basement. How did he turn things around? Hear the big discovery that made it possible. And learn why so many people praise his wo...
Your Culture Defines Your Reality
November 28, 2018 05:00 - 3 minutes - 6.88 MBThink you're an independent high achiever, and you choose your own behavior? Think again. As sociologist James Hunter notes, "Culture is the power to define reality."
Inside Out - Chris Voss - Post Interview Debate on Developing Skill and Persuasiveness
November 21, 2018 05:00 - 50 minutes - 71.1 MBHow did Chris become one of the best negotiators in the world - and what does a suicide hotline have to do with it? What are the actual statistics around forming a habit? What's the single most powerful tool in negotiation and persuasion? JC and Caleb break down the episode with Chris Voss to identify the critical steps to mastery. #RiseOn Visit https://insidetherise.com to learn more and join the community of high achievers.
Chris Voss - Persuade Anyone Using These Methods
November 20, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 62 MBThe FBI's lead international hostage negotiator has professors from Harvard to Yale clamoring to learn his methods. Learn why he's so effective at closing any deal. What is a "calibrated question," and why is it so powerful? What one thing does Chris do every morning to win? How do you negotiate with someone who wants your demise? And what does Chris recommend for anyone going through a divorce?
Inside Out - Kristen Ulmer - Post Interview Debate on Leveraging Fear
November 14, 2018 05:00 - 44 minutes - 63.4 MBHow you ever felt a twinge of anxiety? Or been stricken by fear? If you've ever thought to yourself, "I need to face my fears," you NEED to hear this. The most extreme female athlete on the continent shared why this approach is DEAD WRONG. So how do we cultivate the right approach? JC and Caleb go inside the interview with fear specialist, Kristen Ulmer, to discuss how her approach might provide an answer to loving life and unlocking your potential. BONUS: Join the High Achievers Cou...
Kristen Ulmer - How to Embrace Fear and Accomplish Anything
November 14, 2018 04:08 - 53 minutes - 75.7 MBWhat does it take to pioneer an extreme sport and watch many of your friends die doing it? Kristen Ulmer had an intense relationship with fear. For over a decade, she conquered some of the most frightening mountains in the world. That's why the outdoor industry voted her "The Most Extreme Female Athlete on the Continent." However...the fear she so long suppressed took a toll on her body and nearly destroyed her... Barely able to drag herself out of bed, she started a long journey of he...
Inside Out - Wes Chapman - Post Interview Debate on Radical Change and Victim Mindset
November 07, 2018 07:51 - 32 minutes - 47.1 MBWhat enabled Wes to make such a dramatic change? How did he go from suicidal and nearly dying to working as a top consultant for Fortune 50 companies? What does it take to build yourself into someone capable of extraordinary achievement? JC Cross breaks down the interview with Wes Chapman.
Wes Chapman - How to Overcome Trauma & Live Superhuman
November 07, 2018 07:15 - 1 hour - 101 MBSuffering unthinkable trauma as a youth, Wes was given a slim chance to live. Doctors said he wouldn't function in society. After attempting suicide multiple times, Wes made a crucial shift... He went on to build a life most only dream about, owning a mansion and nine cars, while consulting for the world's top companies... But he didn't stop there. Learn about his latest efforts to help others "put the victim to bed and wake the hero up instead."
For High Achievers - Success, Failure, and Stories from Elite Performers
November 07, 2018 04:53 - 4 minutes - 9.05 MBLike learning from those who have mastered their craft? Want to know how to achieve at the highest level? JC Cross interviews high performers, unearthing their untold stories and the mindset and methods that made them. Explore the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and human performance. Join the community on Facebook through the High Achievers Council. We're committed to real community and offering peer groups to help you stay accountable to your highest goals. #RiseOn