The Street Stoic

Dramos takes a quote from Drake and compares it to one from William Shakespeare about the importance of never letting success get to your head, but rather staying humble and finishing the race with humility and dignity. 

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Today Dramos takes on the stoic principal of authenticity and uses lyrics from Nas' "No Idea's Original" to demonstrate that we should be inspired to put our ideas into action regardless of whether they exist or not. 

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Dramos takes a look at Biggie's "Sky's the Limit" and compares it to a quote from Epictetus about the importance of identifying one's dreams and obtaining the wisdom to pursue them. 

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Today's inspiration comes from J. Cole's "Let Go My Hand", and gives us perspective on living life consciously, letting go of yesterday, and living in the present. 

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Dramos takes a deep dive into lyrics from Kid Cudi's "Entergalactic" and speaks on the importance of pursuing one's dream by using wisdom and imagination. 

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Drake's "Over My Dead Body" inspires Dramos to talk about looking at all the blessings around us and how to avoid falling into the comparison trap. 

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Taking lyrics from Meek Mill's "Stuck in My Ways," Dramos discusses the importance of valuing your time and compares it to a quote from Marcus Aurelius about recognizing one's mortality. 

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The saying "tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are" rings true even to this day. Today Dramos looks at quotes from Nipsey Hussle and Epictetus, and breaks down the importance of having a strong inner circle consisting of people who will elevate and inspire you.

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Hip hop has become one of the world's most influential forms of artistic expression today, largely because artists aren't afraid to turn the hard times into something positive. Today Dramos looks at The Book of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip Hop and a quote from Marcus Aurelius to show how pain and trials can lead to triumph and purpose. 

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Taking quotes from Kendrick Lamar and Seneca, Dramos discusses how adopting the idea of gratitude for oneself, and implementing the power of suggestion can lead to more positive outcomes in everyday life. 

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Dramos discusses lyrics from Nicki Minaj's "A Moment for Life" and Common's "Courageous" and how they relate to a quote from Seneca about the value and courage of being yourself. 

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Today Dramos talks about the late great Kobe Bryant. Although not a hip hop artist, Bryant's philosophy on mamba mentality paved the way for his success. This idea ties in with a stoic quote on the importance of focusing on what's in front of you in order to achieve all that you want in this life. 

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It's okay to ask for help when needed, so today's episode is all about the importance of doing just that. To quote hip hop and stoic legends Tupac and Marcus Aurelius, Dramos speaks on how asking for help can lead to empowerment and strength. 

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Diving into a rhyme from one of the great ones, Eminem, Dramos contemplates lyrics from "Space Bound" and discusses how the path we choose doesn't define us, even if it leads to disappointment, because it may usher in personal growth and development. 

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Taking lyrics from Jay Z's "Heart of the City", Dramos takes on the importance of avoiding a scarcity mindset, and relates it to a Stoic quote about how worrying can prevent a person from doing anything useful. 

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Dramos looks at lyrics from 50 Cent's "Many Men" and discusses the importance of pushing through the challenges of life. He also takes a look at a quote from Seneca that states how joy could not be possible if pain didn't precede it. 

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Many of us wish to be in control of our own destiny, but few know how to accomplish this daunting task. Taking lyrics from Big Sean's "Blessings" and Jay Z's "Diamonds", Dramos discusses what it truly means to be in control of one's own life and some practical steps one can implement to help achieve this. 

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Dramos takes on a quote from LaRussell and how his idea of putting effort into your content relates to Masonius Rufus' quote on focusing on the things you can control and allowing the universe to take care of the rest. 

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