Russell Simmons
Russell Simmons
Russell Wendell Simmons is an American entrepreneur, producer and author. The Chairman and CEO of Rush Communications, he cofounded the hip-hop music label Def Jam Recordings and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. Simmons had a net-worth estimate of $340 million in 2011...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth4 October 1957
CityQueens, NY
CountryUnited States of America
believe people vision
I don't believe that people create their own visions. Rather, I believe that visions are actually God's way of communicating with us.
thinking inspirational-running afraid-of-failure
I think I'm less afraid of failure than some others.
hard-work reflection community
The conditions of suffering that exist today in our impoverished communities are not acceptable. The reflection of those conditions are less concerning to me. And I work everyday about changing the conditions.
meditation
The greatest tool to eliminate the noise is meditation.
heart gay giving
In my heart, I know that marriage equality for every human being isn't a question of if, but only a matter of when. I ask those who feel that giving freedom to others somehow binds you, to please take a good look at what you are standing behind
years wife lasts
Last year my wife got a Rolls-Royce.
done matter no-matter-what
No matter what we've done or where we've been, every single one of us can change.
beautiful moving book
When you read a book, and it's really, really beautiful, you're so engaged you forget to breathe. If you're in a car accident, and everything moves slowly, you can be shocked into the present. The past and the future disappear.
karma giving world
If you give a good thing to the world, then over time your karma will be good, and you'll receive good.
sorry violence form
I would never condone violence against women in any form, and for all of those I offended, I am sincerely sorry.
beautiful encouragement rushing
If it feels like your life has become a nasty, brackish puddle of water, never forget that you do possess the power to transform it into a beautiful, rushing stream that will carry you to enlightenment.
needs giver ifs
If you are a good giver, you will be great getter. The less you need, the more you attract.
dream realizing perceive
Get unstuck from whatever it is you perceive is holding you back from realizing your dreams.
moving long vision
As long as you are passionate about your vision, you should keep moving forward.