The Rising x Together Podcast

Steve Sima
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  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT
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All insights, zero clickbait. Learn from the most insightful minds in personal development. The name Rising x Together comes from the quote: "A rising tide lifts all boats" Join the conversation, pass the lessons along, be the rising tide. Contact: steve@risingxtogether.com

Episodes

  1. 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. Expect to learn: 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 •••Connect with Derek: https://sive.rs•••Connect with Steve: https://www.instagram.com/stvsima/

    48 min

  2. 10/08/2025

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

    Today’s guest is Anne-Laure Le Cunff, neuroscientist and author of the new book Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely In a Goal Obsessed World. Expect to learn: 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

  3. 05/16/2025

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

    Expect to learn: • 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. 🔹Video essay on limiting-beliefs mentioned during interview: https://youtu.be/GTRpP1ER5Qg 🔹 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

  4. 04/28/2025

    Communications Expert: How To Become a CHARISMATIC Speaker

    World-renowned body language and communications expert Mark Bowden teaches you how to be a CHARISMATIC and ENGAGING speaker. Mark breaks down: - How to sound natural as a public speaker - How to mentally prepare for speaking events - How to command attention and HOLD it - How to listen in a way that makes people feel SPECIAL - Why we shouldn't jump to conclusions when reading body language - And much more. (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
  5. 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
  6. 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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All insights, zero clickbait. Learn from the most insightful minds in personal development. The name Rising x Together comes from the quote: "A rising tide lifts all boats" Join the conversation, pass the lessons along, be the rising tide. Contact: steve@risingxtogether.com

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