Lets say every living being was in possession of a book that could predict the future. The only problem being that the book is written in riddles and mysteries and is just a Pandora's Box to figure out. Half pages, pages that are concluded on other pages (but it doesn't tell you that), words written in invisible ink, whatever.

So then, do you spend your life trying to take advantage of this book, or live your life knowing that it's impossible and not try at all?