The Street Stoic

Dramos uses lyrics from one of Alicia Keys' biggest hits and a quote from Seneca to teach us the importance of being present and appreciating those who love us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the easiest things to do is be nice to others, but sometimes our ego gets in the way. Using quotes from Chance the Rapper and Seneca, Dramos encourages us to always try to be a good person because that can go a long way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No matter what, we'll have setbacks in life. In this episode, Dramos combines lyrics from Big Sean and a quote from Epictetus to illustrate that it doesn't matter how many times we're knocked down as long as we always get up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most important stoic principles is knowing our worth. Dramos borrows a line from Drake and a quote from Marcus Aurelius to let us know that we're good and should never settle for less. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using quotes from J. Cole and Marcus Aurelius, Dramos tells us how sometimes we create our own obstacles and it's really up to us to get past them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes we take for granted those closest to us. Dramos tells us about the stoic idea of gratitude and being grateful for the people in our lives by using lyrics from Boys II Men and a quote from Marcus Aurelius. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mistakes are a part of life and we have to be okay with that. Today, Dramos takes quotes from Drake and Epictetus to ask us to embrace our imperfections and look at them as a learning opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos uses lyrics from Lil Wayne and a quote from Seneca to give us a lesson about haters and why their behavior is usually a reflection of themselves and not us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all have the ability to be our own best friend or worst enemy. In this episode, Dramos quotes Jay Z and Epictetus to explain the principle of taking action and how we should take responsibility for our decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos takes quotes from Deion Sanders and Seneca to explain the importance of being ourselves and dismissing others' opinions of us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos talks about the importance of being present by using lyrics from Khalid and a quote from Marcus Aurelius. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barack Obama is one of the most respected men in the world and he was never afraid to ask for help. Dramos quotes the former president and a simple line from Marcus Aurelius to show that there's nothing wrong with not knowing something and, in fact, vulnerability is a sign of courage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using words from Big Sean and Seneca, Dramos talks about how we can use everyday obstacles to our benefit. He gets a little personal and shares how being alone helped him become more okay with the uncomfortable parts of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's easy to see the world from the comfort of our own home but Dramos quotes Masta Ace Incorporated and Seneca to tell us that sometimes we have to get out in the real world to get a true life experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos takes lyrics from Aaron May's "I'm Good Luv, Enjoy" and words from Epictetus to help us see that we have the power to choose whether we let others' actions affect us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's easy to forget and appreciate our blessings. Using words from Kanye West and Marcus Aurelius, Dramos tells us that at the end of the day it's not about how much we have but how happy we choose to be with it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's okay to not know. That's the message from Dramos as he uses lyrics from Lauryn Hill and a quote from Marcus Aurelius to encourage us to be okay with admitting when we don't know something and asking for help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos takes lyrics from Jay Z's "Renegade" and a quote from Marcus Aurelius to explore the power to choose our own path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Dramos takes quotes from Drake and Epictetus to help us understand the power of the mind and how our daily choices can help us create the life we desire.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The daily practice of gratitude can have a tremendous impact on our lives. In today's episode, Dramos gives us quotes from Nipsey Hussle and Seneca to help us see how being grateful can help us overcome pain, adversity and failure, and how we can find value and virtue in everything.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking quotes from legendary rapper RZA of Wu Tan Clang fame and writer Alan Watts, Dramos takes on the idea of diminishing your ego, particularly losing yourself as a means to become a better version of yourself.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pain is a part of life! In this episode of The Street Stoic, Dramos discusses Russ' "Adventure" and digs deep into its significance and the profound purpose it plays in our lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos takes lyrics from Fabolous' "That's Not Love" and compares it to a quote from Seneca about the importance of minding your mental health, and the strides one has to take in order to protect it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thoughts play a very important role in our lives, and depending on what we choose to focus on, those thoughts may dictate the quality of our lives. Taking quotes from Nipsey Hussle and Seneca, Dramos talks about the idea of focusing on what you can control, and how the practice of visualization can help us live the life we desire.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dramos takes lyrics from Beyoncé's "Dangerously in Love" and compares them to a quote from Seneca, which talks about the importance of not taking love for granted, but rather expressing gratitude for the relationships in our lives.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.