I was inspired recently by a few Youtubers' interpretation of Dao De Ching, the quintessial text of Taoism. As a result, I headed to the community library, hoping to find enlightenment among the Religion section. I picked up a book titled, "The Stoic Art of Living - Inner Resilience and Outer Results" written by Philosophy Professor Tom Morris. Stoicism is a philosophy centered around living an ethical life and the practice of virtue. It appealed to me because I am a staunch believer of self effort. What happens within, shows its result without. There was a particular segment in the book which described knowing oneself and one's capabilities. It cited the words of Stoic philosopher Seneca, that we should have a crystal clear knowledge of our abilities:...