The Street Stoic

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Dramos takes lyrics from Boogie Down Productions "Original Lyrics" and explores the idea behind the simplicity of life, putting thought into the things you do for yourself and others, and realizing that everything you need is within you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking from one of his favorite artists, Nipsey Hussle, Dramos looks at a quote from the legend himself and compares it to a quote from Epictetus on the idea that we don't know it all, and of being humble enough to ask for help when needed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.