Russell 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. May his quotes inspire you to stay focused on your dreams and live life on your own terms.
1. “In my experience, there’s only one thing that will always steer you toward success: That’s to have a vision and to stick with it. Once I have a vision for a new venture, I’m going to ride that vision until the wheels come off.” Russell Simmons
2. “The person who stays focused on his dream, realizes his dream.” Russell Simmons
3. “Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. Pick people who are interested in what you’re interested in.” Russell Simmons
4. “I don’t do anything until I meditate.” Russell Simmons
5. “If you give a good thing to the world, then over time your karma will be good, and you’ll receive good.” Russell Simmons
6. “I won’t make a deal that’s only favorable to me.” Russell Simmons
7. “If you wake up deciding what you want to give versus what you’re going to get, you become a more successful person.” Russell Simmons
8. “Be encouraged. Stay on your hustle. You can’t fail until you quit.” Russell Simmons
9. “Stop running to those who ignore you and start running to those who adore you.” Russell Simmons
10. “You just have to pay attention to what people need and what has not been done.” Russell Simmons
11. “I’ve been blessed to find people who are smarter than I am, and they help me to execute the vision I have.” Russell Simmons
12. “Keep going until you break through that wall.” Russell Simmons
13. “Needing nothing attracts everything.” Russell Simmons
14. “Money doesn’t make you happy, but happy makes you money.” Russell Simmons
15. “Don’t get caught up in the hype. Always be connected to and content with, what’s happening in your own head.” Russell Simmons
16. “Walk out into the world with a bounce in your step and a song in your heart.” Russell Simmons
17. “Success is happiness.” Russell Simmons
18. “Everyone needs an opportunity to discover, or rediscover, what God gave them.” Russell Simmons
19. “Art allows people a way to dream their way out of their struggle.” Russell Simmons
20. “Compassion is the ultimate expression of your highest self.” Russell Simmons
21. “I look for people who have insight in places where I don’t.” Russell Simmons
22. “I want to fight poverty and ignorance.” Russell Simmons
23. “Every day set the simple goal of being more awake and less distracted.” Russell Simmons
24. “It’s all about the work. Nothing is going to fall into your lap. Live your life as if you already are where you want to be.” Russell Simmons
25. “I think I’m less afraid of failure than some others.” Russell Simmons
26. “Don’t ruin a good today by thinking of a bad yesterday. Let it go.” Russell Simmons
27. “Service is the key to everything in life.” Russell Simmons
28. “I don’t miss my prayers and I don’t miss my yoga. Those things are important to me.” Russell Simmons
29. “My financial service business is the absolute best thing I have done to empower the poor. This company is the greatest gift I’ve given.” Russell Simmons
30. “Find peace within yourself.” Russell Simmons
31. “Always focus on your effort, instead of the results of that effort.” Russell Simmons
32. “The key ingredient to any kind of happiness or success is to never give less than your best.” Russell Simmons
33. “What we want people to do is operate from the inside out instead of the outside in.” Russell Simmons
34. “Gratefulness is a practice, just like happiness is a choice.” Russell Simmons
