The Grind and the Glory

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Steve Zima’s story isn’t a highlight reel — it’s a blueprint. From a chaotic childhood and sleeping outside to zero-sleep night shifts in the ER and working 24-7 in spine surgery sales, Steve turned pain into purpose and discipline into freedom. In this raw, reflective conversation, we unpack the mindset, decisions, and compounding habits behind a life-changing outcome — including the investment that became a ~$30M win. We go personal and practical: redefining success beyond money, choosing the right rooms and partners, managing identity after a big exit, and the simple routines that scale your life more than any hack. If you’re building a business, investing, or rebuilding yourself, this is a masterclass in turning setbacks into leverage.

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In this first episode of The Grind and The Glory, Joe Rotbart sits down with Dr. Shirin Razdan, Director of the Robotic Surgery Department at the Comprehensive Urological Surgery Institute in Miami. Her story is one of relentless discipline, generational sacrifice, and purpose. From watching her father rebuild his medical career from scratch after immigrating to the United States, to becoming one of the few female robotic surgeons in the country, Dr. Razdan has redefined what it means to pursue excellence.

This isn’t just about medicine — it’s about what drives someone to keep studying, keep working, and keep believing long after everyone else stops. We talk about culture, identity, burnout, success, and what it really takes to become the best in your field.

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What surgeons never say out loud—burnout, politics, power, and pressure. Dr. Shirin Razdan reveals the taboos behind robotic surgery’s glamorous image and the life of a female urologist in today’s competitive environment.