Today's Stoic Thought
“It is better to perform one’s own predetermined duty, even if one performs that duty imperfectly, than perform the duty of another. When one performs his own predetermined duty in accordance with one’s nature, one does not incur any sin.”Krishna
In modern life, this Stoic idea can be applied in the workplace. For instance, it is more fulfilling to focus on your own tasks and responsibilities, even if you make mistakes along the way, rather than constantly comparing yourself to coworkers and trying to take on their duties. By staying true to your own role and working diligently within your strengths, you can find greater satisfaction and avoid the stress of constantly comparing yourself to others.
But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. For each will have to bear his own load.
The verse encourages individuals to focus on their own actions and responsibilities, without comparing themselves to others. By doing so, one can carry their own load and fulfill their duties with integrity, which aligns with the Stoic idea of staying true to one's predetermined duty.
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