You just have to pay attention to what people need and what has not been done.
RUSSELL SIMMONSNo one wants to sell to just 12% of the population for the entire length of their careers. It creates a difficult and less-profitable environment. But Hollywood has lived with that limiting mantra, and only a few black stars have managed to break through.
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I have faith in people and our government ultimately to do the right thing. And to my brothers and sisters in California, I’m there with you every step of the way until that day comes…
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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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The word mantra comes from two Sanskrit words man, (“to think”) and tra (“tool’). So the literal translation is “a tool of thought.”
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Happy can make you money, but money can’t make you happy.
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The conditions of suffering that exist today in our impoverished communities are not acceptable. The reflection of those conditions are less concerning to me. And I work everyday about changing the conditions.
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Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you.
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Judgment of the people in the situation is not helpful. How can you help them is the question.
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The imagination is how things get done. You have to cultivate creativity.
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Mistakes only cost you when you don’t acknowledge them.
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I always say neediness is the cause of suffering. I’m not the only one who says it. It’s something I adopted and I believe.
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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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I’m always surrounded by smart talented people. I had talented partners. Stan Latham for one. Talent scouts.
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I’m a big supporter of President Obama.
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I am very lucky that I have talented and creative people around me. Also, mediation has been a very big part of my freedom, because it allows me to watch all the things going on and allows me to focus.
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But rich or poor, black or white, none of us are entitled to anything.
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