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" The reason that I have Global Grind is to communicate ideas to people who might otherwise not be listening. "

Russell Simmons

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" If you wake up deciding what you want to give versus what you're going to get, you become a more successful person. In other words, if you want to make money, you have to help someone else make money. "

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" My financial service business is the absolute best thing I have done to empower the poor. I run many charities and fight many political causes, but my financial service company is the greatest gift I've given. "

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" Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you. Pick people who are interested in what you're interested in. "

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Surround Yourself

" American democracy is spoiled by people buying everything in sight and then selling and buying everything in sight, including our politicians. "

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" There was a moment when I was watching Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in 'Badboys' that I felt, you know, inspired. I don't know if I was proud, because so many people do the work. Everyone's part of a team that develops over the years and gives people chances. There have been some good moments watching people develop. "

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" I'm a big supporter of President Obama. "

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" Young people, when they're left alone, always want to have compassion, and they always want to give. They always want to help people who are less fortunate. "

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" Art allows people a way to dream their way out of their struggle. "

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" If you learn late, you pass it on to people so they can learn early. It's a step process. "

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" The difference between blues, jazz, rock n' roll and rap is that rap stayed poor. Even the white rappers are poor. It's scarier to look at poor people; it makes everyone uncomfortable. Their pain is something that people would like to see swept under the rug. "

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" Last year my wife got a Rolls-Royce. "

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" It is crucial that rappers have the chance to express the truth that is in their heart. "

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" I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their voices wherever they can make a difference. "

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Make A Difference

" I have 2 million Twitter followers. Some of those people are also yogis and activists and people who really go out and make a difference. I do as much as I can with my voice. It's effortless in some cases. I try to remind everybody that they have that kind of voice. "

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" 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. "

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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. "

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" I try to keep a positive intention and use whatever resources I have to benefit others. I try to create businesses that I think are not hurtful. I try to do things that I think are helpful to the environment, to the animals, and to the planet. "

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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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" 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. "

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" 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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