Wise people are few and far between.
Philosophy doesn't see itself as the ultimate wisdom, but as the path to wisdom.
Philosophy is **the practise** of wisdom.
So, {{username}}, I warn you not to fall into one of the traps of studying philosophy: namely, overestimating your understanding of things - remember what Socrates said, "The only thing I know is that I know nothing". You aren't superior to your friends because you study stoicism. You aren't in possession of universal truth. You have only chosen the path of self-improvement. So don't turn your stoicism into arrogance. In most cases, you shouldn't flaunt it, but keep it to yourself.
Perhaps the real advantage you have is that you're aware of your imperfections and have decided to work on changing yourself.
And you're doing your best.
And even if you don't succeed, you can walk away from any situation with your head held high because you know you acted with good intentions and brought out the best in yourself, your full abilities.
And it is the experience that matters when you practice this Stoic wisdom:
try - as best you can.
You could even say that the end result or efficiency is not important; what matters is the intention.
Let's say you take part in a competition. And you lose, in the final or in the first round, it doesn't matter. But isn't it important that you tried? That you have trained tirelessly over the last few months, that you have practiced diligently, that you have improved where you previously saw weaknesses? Of course, you had to go into this competition with the desire to win, but if fate wants it otherwise, accept it and learn from your mistakes.
As long as you strive, with integrity, honesty, without greed, without vanity; then, stoicism tells us, you are truly practicing wisdom, in line with the path you have chosen, and you need not boast about it.