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Russell Simmons

I think that diversity is key for the next American entrepreneurs. They want to be a part of this society where there is so much diversity they have to have people from all the experiences.
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Keys People Thinking
I don’t want to wait for Hollywood to decide that what I do is good.
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Hollywood Waiting Want
I’m lucky that I have a platform that I can answer my own questions.
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Answers Lucky Platform
Well, it’s the last step of the Civil Rights Movement: you know, wrap your hands around some money.
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Hands Movement Rights
You just have to pay attention to what people need and what has not been done.
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Business Entrepreneur People
Art is a way to express yourself and through that you can escape a bad situation.
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Art Express Way Yourself
I don’t use my brain about the creative thing. From a business standpoint, I instinctively do things: when I get something right, it’s never because I use my brain.
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Brain Creative Use
There are poor white people who hear rap music and feel it is about them, because it is. That’s why you have an Eminem and a Bubba Sparxxx and rappers like that.
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People Rap White
The imagination is how things get done. You have to cultivate creativity.
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Creativity Done Imagination
I don’t believe that people create their own visions. Rather, I believe that visions are actually God’s way of communicating with us.
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Believe Inspirational People
I think I’m less afraid of failure than some others.
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Afraid Failure Inspirational Running Thinking
Get unstuck from whatever it is you perceive is holding you back from realizing your dreams.
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Dream Perceive Realize
I think when you’re very dedicated to something and you’re engaged fully, you become a giver.
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Dedicated Giver Thinking
Your purpose is to act on the resources God gives you. If God gives you a bucket of fish, you have to distribute those fish. If you don’t, they’re going to rot, attract a bunch of flies, and start stinking up your soul.
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Buckets Giving Soul
Good givers are great getters.
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Getters Giver Great
I think it’s very important. I’ve gone into prisons to meditate with inmates. It’s something I plan to do with Tim Robbins soon.
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Gone Important Thinking

I’m always surrounded by smart talented people. I had talented partners. Stan Latham for one. Talent scouts.

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