I've spent the last two years reading Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca, and their advice on focusing only on what's within your control has genuinely helped me manage stress. But I keep wondering: is Stoicism actually a practical philosophy for modern life, or does it just encourage passivity in the face of genuine injustice? When I tried to apply 'amor fati' to a toxic workplace, I felt like I was making excuses for bad management.