He's also the author of the Tao Te Ching, a foundational text of Taoism—so it's no wonder we have so many fascinating Lao Tzu ...

But as ancient Chinese philosopher and writer Lao Tzu suggests, the path to serenity could be getting your work done and then getting some distance. Forget waiting for feedback and focus on yourself.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Lao Tzu is a major figure in Chinese philosophy whose historical existence is debated. He is recognised as the founding father of Taoism.