I think I'm less afraid of failure than some others. Russell Simmons afraidfailure Change image and share on social
My little girls are the most beautiful women in the world. I am a lucky, lucky man. I will spend every day making sure that they know this. Russell Simmons beautifuldaygirl Change image and share on social
My experiences have been, from the very beginning, cultural and creative. And my business has been a way of exposing the culture, exposing the artists so that the world could hear and see them. Russell Simmons artistbeginbusiness Change image and share on social
You know, I love all kinds of activism. I certainly think blacks deserve to have something whether it is affirmative action or an opportunity that should be opened up to them. But at the same time I believe that people of color are not the only poor people in America and all over the world. Russell Simmons actionactivismaffirmative share on social
I run a bunch of charities and I say this line to people: 'I am somebody who has always been helped.' A little thing like that can make people believe it. Russell Simmons bunchcharityhelp Change image and share on social
The book 'Do You!' is about your inner voice. And when you connect to that voice then you - then the freedom comes. And we're only here to be happy. So happy makes money. Money doesn't make happy. Russell Simmons bookconnectfreedom Change image and share on social
Judgment of the people in the situation is not helpful. How can you help them is the question. Russell Simmons helpfuljudgmentpeople Change image and share on social
When I started the diamond business, no black person, period, was in it to do what we're trying to do to change the industry. So I like to do things that I see clearly that are in my, you know, scope. And then, I had to figure how I get talented or smart business people around me to execute. That's what I have to do. Russell Simmons blackbusinesschange share on social
Most people believe that results matter. The idea that results matter is one that you have to keep letting go of. And most of the time, I believe it. Russell Simmons idealetmatter Change image and share on social
I mostly eat healthy. I just do. I'm not a vegan for health reasons - although obviously I'm 20 pounds lighter than when I started. I stayed 20 pounds lighter. I feel better. My friends say I look better. All that's true. But I'm a vegan for compassionate reasons. Russell Simmons compassionateeatfeel share on social