The 5-Step Stoic Routine for Clear Thinking | Maria Semple

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<p>The difference between reacting and thinking clearly starts with how you begin your day. In this episode, Ryan sits down with bestselling author <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/go-gentle?_pos=1&amp;_sid=162aa43b9&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maria Semple</a> to break down the 5-step Stoic routine she uses each morning. They talk about how a daily practice of reflection, intention, and perspective can change the way you approach everything from small annoyances to life’s biggest challenges.</p><p>Maria Semple is the bestselling author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Today-Will-Different-Maria-Semple-ebook/dp/B01A5VQUKM/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_aufs_ap_sc_dsk_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_w=eiAJQ&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&amp;pf_rd_p=9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&amp;pf_rd_r=131-0453485-7543633&amp;pd_rd_wg=xJffK&amp;pd_rd_r=3327b52c-d15f-47f8-804f-c7fac45c2a1c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Today Will Be Different</em></a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Whered-You-Go-Bernadette-Novel/dp/0316204269/ref=sr_1_2?crid=17QFOPTJKTGKV&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vzJQ_pXfcVL_pHR1BpI9bGl6Slx6tIlMdQEjZfZ4SdLmAOseOZMU2yEiLIevK4DCRu4RSXLyERJ_Iinmn7aZjy8WdOCl9ETHVJD8CQ_oBU-uMbMkhW7c03B14b_C9DkWJYpUSYfk9SClaBEw4Ro2A0IulIy0LBD1I4FtgJfaiSF6gitoi7omSoabLXlDa1ZszAJnyuFp8fucvBuRbbTzywwOlHoTmjadoJgxQdNTJWY.U52m6COfEl1s3B5iEAcW61lt63ps3MX9QzRSixCI9_g&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=maria+semple&amp;qid=1776287604&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=maria+semple%2Cstripbooks%2C160&amp;sr=1-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Where’d You Go, Bernadette</em></a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-One-Mine-Maria-Semple-ebook/dp/B0018QQQHG/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_aufs_ap_sc_dsk_3?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_w=Dct0x&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&amp;pf_rd_p=9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&amp;pf_rd_r=131-0453485-7543633&amp;pd_rd_wg=wIAFY&amp;pd_rd_r=70738690-f6f2-4442-957a-0d2e0621e9a7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>This One Is Mine</em></a>. Her new novel, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/go-gentle?_pos=1&amp;_sid=162aa43b9&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Go Gentle</em></a>, is about a Stoic philosopher living in New York City. Before writing fiction, Maria wrote for TV shows like Arrested Development, 90210, Mad About You, Ellen, and more. </p><br><p>📚 Grab a signed copy of <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/go-gentle?_pos=1&amp;_sid=162aa43b9&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Go Gentle</em> by Maria Semple</a> | <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/go-gentle?_pos=1&amp;_sid=162aa43b9&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepaintedporch.com/</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>