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" I'm born into the cycle of giving that we're all born into, and I recognize it. So just because something is a good business, I'm not a business guy. I'm a creative guy. "

Russell Simmons

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Suffering

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" I go to yoga every day. I meditate every morning. "

" I've been blessed to find people who are smarter than I am, and they help me to execute the vision I have. "

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