

The Rising x Together Podcast
Steve Sima
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
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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Oct 15, 2025 • 48min
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/

Oct 8, 2025 • 40min
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

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May 16, 2025 • 42min
Why You Feel UNFULFILLED (And How To Fix It) - Derek Sivers
Derek Sivers, an entrepreneur, musician, and writer known for founding CD Baby, shares insights on living authentically and fulfilling one's potential. He discusses the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs and pushing beyond fear to discover personal purpose. Sivers emphasizes the mastery of skills over mere passion, encouraging listeners to embrace challenges. He also explores how flexible beliefs can aid personal growth and the value of immersing oneself in diverse perspectives for deeper emotional intelligence.

Apr 28, 2025 • 31min
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/

Feb 17, 2025 • 1h
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 themselvesConnect With Nick:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeopledispleaser/Website: https://thepeopledispleaser.com/

Jul 3, 2024 • 57min
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 attractiveDr. 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


