See life as a game..whatever you do inside your world(away from everyone) is just training.
The real test is outside, in field.
If you succeed outside you pass the test, same as the exam in schools.
The problem with philosophy is that every quote is derived from active lifestyle experience which gives 100% validity for its owner but might be misinterpreted by the followers.
Moral? Live life, make your own quotes.
Being self aware also comes with a payoff. In the extremes can lead to perfectionism and self criticism.
Actually everything comes with a payoff...that's life.