“The Street Stoic†is a podcast that invites listeners in for their daily shot of inspiration by combining Hip Hop lyrics with ancient Stoic philosophy. Hosted by Dramos, whose voice has been heard from The Breakfast Club to New York’s Z100 and most recently his “Life as a Gringo†podcast; the show creates a practical approach on how to live a happier and more fulfilled life.
In the season 2 finale of the Street Stoic podcast, Dramos uses lyrics from Mac Miller and a quote from Epictetus to encourage us to honor ourselves, especially as we begin a new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dramos focuses on the stoic idea of diminishing your ego. He uses lyrics from SAINt JHN and two quotes from Marcus Aurelius to ask us to push our ego aside and go for the things that make us happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dramos combines lyrics from Lauryn Hill with a quote from Marcus Aurelius to encourage us to embrace change, no matter how hard it may be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, Dramos takes lyrics from Kid Cudi and a Seneca quote to focus on the stoic idea of taking action when it comes to caring for our mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's episode is about the stoic idea of focusing on what you can control when it comes to the end of relationships. Dramos combines lyrics from G-Eazy and a few quotes from Epictetus to remind us that we can't change how others feel about us after a breakup but we can control how we react.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's nothing wrong with looking ahead and preparing for anything that could go wrong. In this episode, Dramos takes lyrics from Meek Mill and a quote from Seneca to show the importance of hoping for the best while also preparing for the worst.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Dramos combines lyrics from Kanye West with a quote from Marcus Aurelius to encourage us to stop listening to our haters, and instead focus on ourselves and what makes us happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've all probably heard that "everything happens for a reason" but sometimes it's hard to accept it. Using lyrics from Young Dolph and a quote from Marcus Aurelius, Dramos talks about why we should try to understand that even the bad things in life can lead to something good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, Dramos takes lyrics from Tonedeff and a quote from Seneca to remind us that sometimes we just have to jump without thinking too much about the potential negative outcomes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We start the new year with an episode all about focusing on what you can control. Dramos uses lyrics from Nas and a quote from Epictetus to remind us that our circumstances don't have to determine our future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dramos combines lyrics from Koffee with a quote from Neville Goddard to give us ways to use gratitude to showcase all of the abundance that we're capable of receiving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever found yourself hung up on a person you know isn't right for you? That could be your ego doing its thing. In this episode, Dramos combines lyrics from Fabolous with a quote from Marcus Aurelius to illustrate why sometimes the best decision is to just let go, despite what your ego may be telling you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life will inevitably have difficult moments but we have to remember that, as long as we put in the work, better times will come our way. Dramos gives us that message while using lyrics from The Notorious B.I.G. and a quote from Marcus Aurelius.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Dramos combines quotes from 50 Cent and Epictetus to explain why sacrifice is needed to succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dramos combines a quote from Nipsey Hussle with a quote from Epictetus to remind us that having a vision is the most important part of reaching your goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Dramos quotes Lauryn Hill and Marcus Aurelius to explain the importance of being grateful for what you already have and how that can lead to to a happier life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Using lyrics from KRS-One and a quote from Ryan Holiday, Dramos explores the idea of recognizing the areas we need to improve on ourselves, especially when it comes to mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today, Dramos shares quotes from J. Cole and Arius Didymus to illustrate the fact that you will have to make sacrifices if you want to become a master of your craft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We all have ideas, but few do what it takes to make them a reality. In this episode, Dramos takes lyrics from Russ and a quote from Epictetus to show that it's always up to ourselves to take the initiative necessary to reach our goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dramos takes quotes from Tupac and Epictetus to remind us to live life to the fullest and not be afraid of death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just because we're not perfect it doesn't mean that we're not worth it. Dramos drives home that point using lyrics from Nicki Minaj and a quote from Marcus Aurelius.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the era of social media it's easy to do things just for the attention. But, combining lyrics from Lil Wayne and a quote from Epictetus, Dramos says it's always better to do the things that make us happy and forget about what others think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much is really enough? In this episode, Dramos combines lyrics from Eminem and a quote from Ryan Holiday to talk about the dangers of always wanting more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dramos brings up quotes from Jay Z and Musonius Rufus to illustrate the stoic principle of taking action. He explains how being our own biggest cheerleader can lead to a happier and more fulfilled life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Dramos combines lyrics from Diddy with a quote from Epictetus to talk about taking responsibility for our choices and why it's up to us to not let anything slow us down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Jay 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.