Life often puts people in situations that feel too powerful, complex or unpredictable to control. These challenges can arise from technology, competition, work, relationships or wider social changes. While some people choose to avoid them and others confront them directly, neither approach is always effective.An old Chinese saying offers a different perspective: instead of ignoring a powerful force or fighting it without preparation, learn to understand it and use its strength to your advantage.Chinese proverb of the day“If you ignore the dragon, it will eat you. If you try to confront the dragon, it will overpower you. If you ride...