Russell Simmons Quotes

• There are no failures, only quitters.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Failure, Life

• Resilience is one of the most valuable characteristics you can develop in life.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Life

  Tags in Development

• If you just remember to breathe and smile before you act, you’ll always make the right decision.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Uncategorized

• Gratefulness is a practice, just like happiness is a choice.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Inspirational

• When u realize ur headed in the wrong direction, get up out ur seat and start going the other way.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Inspirational, Motivational

• Serve God, do good karmic work, let go of all neediness and the mind will settle.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Motivational

  Tags in Helping

• The world belongs to people who say, “I can”.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Inspirational

  Tags in People

• Your thoughts should never stray from doing your job with a smile.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Inspirational, Motivational, Work

• We strive for happiness/bliss. It is only achieved when the mind is still “colorless” or not “noisy”.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Life

  Tags in Happiness

• Today let your breath be your soundtrack, smile and breathe in every pose.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Motivational

• One of the best ways to get your mind in shape is through the practice of meditation.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Health

  Tags in Mind

• Don’t keep important lessons to yourself.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Uncategorized

• You can be anything you want to be, and you can start today, instead of waiting for some opportunity.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Life, Opportunity

• Every day set the simple goal of trying to be more awake and less distracted.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Goal

• As long as you are passionate about your vision, you should keep moving forward.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Inspirational

• Keep pushing forward no matter what sort of obstacles you face.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Inspirational, Motivational

• Acknowledge that there is always work to do and accept that it should always be tied to service.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Inspirational, Life

• Yoga or God consciousnesses comes when the mind is still.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Motivational

• Focused, hard work can accelerate your journey towards enlightenment.

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Motivational, Work

• Well, it’s the last step of the civil rights movement: You know, wrap your hands around some money, right?

  Russell Simmons

  Topics in Money, Uncategorized

  Tags in Around

Russell Simmons (114)

Birth:	4th October, 1957
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Businessman, Founder

About

Russell Wendell Simmons is an American business magnate. He and Rick Rubin founded the pioneering hip-hop label Def Jam. He also created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and American Classics. Russell Simmons is the third richest figure in hip hop, having a net-worth estimate of $340 million as of April 2011.

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