I’m not entirely sold on Stoicism, but I’ve noticed a similar mindset here in Germany. It’s interesting how many people seem to approach problem-solving in a way that feels narrow and unimaginative. The general thought process seems to go like this:

Problem → Can I solve it with the standard methods I know? → If not, is there some professional who can solve it for me? → If not, it’s unsolvable.

In contrast, in my country, the process often looks more like this:

Problem → Can I solve it? → What if I Google it? → What if I ask for help? → What if I try an unconventional, risky, or even illegal solution? → If not, is there some professional who can solve it for me? - If not, repeat from start.

I think Europeans are more advanced in the division of labour