RISING with Steve Sima

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Just the insights that move you forward. Learn from the top minds in personal development.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Why High Agency People Always Get What They Want | Cate Hall

    Author, Poker Champion, and Astera CEO Cate Hall joins Steve to discuss how we can develop high agency, why high-agency people get the most out of life, who the most agentic people in the world are, and much more. ----- (00:00) Intro (01:14) “High-Agency” vs “Low-Agency” (04:08) How to start developing agency (11:37) Low-agency beliefs more popular than ever (18:31) What to do when you’re feeling low-agency (21:14) Are we more agentic in some areas than others? (24:57) The best teachers are not naturally gifted (27:22) Steve’s initial skepticism of Cate (29:26) Who are the most high-agency people? (30:21) Elon Musk – The most agentic person? (32:09) You have more than 2 options (33:44) Agentic people aren’t necessarily good (34:33) Why good people need more agency (38:05) Don’t leave your potential on the table (41:08) Does AI make people more or less agentic? (43:57) The superpower all competent people have - Reframing (46:07) Cate’s new book and Substack --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stvsima --- Get in touch with Cate: https://www.catehall.com/

    47 min

  2. 10/15/2025

    Unsatisfied With Your Life? Time To Reinvent Yourself | Derek Sivers

    Do you feel unfulfilled? Author Derek Sivers – one of the all-around wisest human beings I've ever spoken to – teaches us how we can live our fullest, most purpose-filled life. ----- (00:00) Intro (03:33) How to reinvent ourselves (08:15) You don’t owe your family anything (14:05) You don’t have to fear dying alone (20:31)) How to have interesting friends (21:27) Why you struggle with dating (24:35) Stop waiting for someone to save you (27:01) Why you struggle to get rich (33:09) Focus on providing VALUE (35:09) Why we need good advice (36:02) “Level 100 Wisdom” (40:10) What Derek changed his mind about (42:26) Everything is figure-out-able ---------- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stvsima/ ---------- Connect with Derek: https://sive.rs

    48 min

  3. 10/08/2025

    You're Not Lazy, You're Just Fighting Your Brain | Anne- Laure Le Cunff

    Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist and author of the new book Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely In a Goal Obsessed World. ----- (00:00) Intro (01:39) Procrastination – We’ve got it all wrong (06:37) Why “Hustle Culture” is so attractive (08:39) Finding purpose – why it’s dangerous (12:44) A healthy way to find purpose & meaning (14:22) How to deal with too many options (19:14) “I should…” – the most unhelpful idea (22:33) How to let go of goal-setting (24:13) Why we call people “geniuses” (26:49) Why we mean by “That’s impossible!” (29:10) The problem with fixating on outcomes (30:45) Growth Loops & Plus-Minus-Next (35:27) Communities - Why we should join & create them

    40 min

  4. 05/16/2025

    Why You Feel UNFULFILLED (And How To Fix It) - Derek Sivers

    Author and entrepreneur Derek Sivers joins Steve to discuss: How to live a full life on your own terms • How to recognize your limiting beliefs and stop holding yourself back • How to do what scares you • How to find your purpose. And much more. ----- (00:00) Intro (01:08) How to live by your own rules (07:25) How to discover your purpose (13:25) Explorer phase vs. Leader phase (16:56) Doing what scares you (19:48) Adjusting for our natural biases & tendencies (22:49) Being honest with yourself about your desires (24:05) Recognizing and overcoming limiting-beliefs (31:27) Beliefs are tools, which tool is the most useful? (33:56) Unhelpful stories we tell ourselves (36:12) Why Incel ideology is self-deception (37:32) "My culture is better than your culture" (39:50) Immersing yourself in different perspectives ---------- Connect with Derek: https://sive.rs/

    42 min

  5. 04/28/2025

    How To Become a CHARISMATIC Speaker | Mark Bowden

    World-renowned body language and communications expert Mark Bowden joins us to discuss how to be a CHARISMATIC and ENGAGING speaker. ------ (00:00) Intro (01:17) Why gestures make you ENGAGING (05:09) Beat is boring, RHYTHM is interesting (08:22) Why you should PREPARE and not rehearse (10:51) The key to CHARISMA and ATTENTION (16:29) How to make people feel SPECIAL (23:50) Don't jump to conclusions when reading people ---------- Learn more about Mark's work: https://truthplane.com/

    31 min
  6. How to Stop People Pleasing - Nick Pollard (@thepeopledispleaser)

    02/17/2025

    How to Stop People Pleasing - Nick Pollard (@thepeopledispleaser)

    Do you struggle to say "no" or stand up for yourself?  Today's guest is Nick Pollard, AKA @thepeopledispleaser. Coach Nick delivers an absolute masterclass on how we can set strong boundaries, stop people pleasing, and finally put ourselves first (without being a jerk!) Expect to learn: - The baby steps we can take to overcome fear and guilt when advocating for ourselves- Why boundaries make us MORE attractive, not less- The limiting beliefs that hold back people pleasers - Why boundaries aren't about other people at all- How people pleasers are secretly very full of themselves Connect With Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeopledispleaser/ Website: https://thepeopledispleaser.com/

    1 hr
  7. Why Nice Guys Don't Have To Finish Last - Dr. Robert Glover

    07/03/2024

    Why Nice Guys Don't Have To Finish Last - Dr. Robert Glover

    What if prioritizing your own needs doesn't make you "selfish", but rather, will make you a better lover, husband, father, AND more attractive?  Dr. Robert Glover is the bestselling author of the iconic men's advice book: No More Mr. Nice Guy  Expect to learn:  - The 3 masculine qualities that women are attracted to  - What is "Nice Guy Syndrome"?  - Why do nice guys always end up in the "friend zone"? - Why do nice guys give so much and get so little in return?  - Why are nice guys often so bitter and unhappy? - How nice guys can get their needs met AND be more attractive Dr. Glover is also a public speaker, therapist, and frequent guest on podcasts such as Modern Wisdom and Mantalks, discussing topics related to men and Nice Guys. Inquiries: hi@stevesima.com

    57 min
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Just the insights that move you forward. Learn from the top minds in personal development.

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  • Creator
    Steve Sima
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Steve Sima
  • Show Website
    RISING with Steve Sima