Every day brings us opportunities to live like the Stoics. In Wisdom, Courage, and Discipline, guest blogger David Erskine shares how two important books, a legendary trail run, and the work of a resilient Bay Area sculptor inspire him on a daily basis. 

This real-world event draws striking parallels to the 2024 Oscar-winning film Conclave, which dramatizes the secretive process of selecting a new pope, prompting comparisons between fact and fiction.