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
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I don't know that God favors the person who has a greater reach than those who have a small reach. It's the intention. I try to keep a positive intention, and use whatever resources I have to benefit others.
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I really, really try to be a good servant. It makes me happy when I'm a good giver without expectations.
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Always try to be yourself.
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I try to do things that I think are helpful to the environment, to the animals, and to the planet.
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Sometimes, a new toy, a new technology, will focus you. The world is always trying to draw you out, so you always have to remember to go in.
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Every day set the simple goal of trying to be more awake and less distracted.
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No matter what you're doing, try to work at that task like it's your dream job.
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I try to make my life about service, and hope that one day we can all 'see' a little better because God is with everyone and everywhere.
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I try to use my voice. I know that celebrity is valuable, and people do listen.
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These blacks here today see the poverty and ignorance that is keeping us at a certain place. They know where the forces are, and they will come together and force our government to respond to the poverty and ignorance that's rampant in our country.
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Is that because I was ugly in my picture? ... I think it's because in person you get the energy.
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Seeing these heroes is inspiring. T.I. has authority.
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To be awake is to be fully present, no noise, just you and God. Most of us only have seconds of full consciousness. To live in a state of Samadhi - that's what we're here for.
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I don't spend any time thinking about my place in history, ever. If people say I changed things, it's nice, and I take it - but if I could give it to a charity it would be useful. I really believe now that my only job in life is to achieve a state of comfort and happiness.