Do You!, Russell Simmons
Do You!, Russell Simmons
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Do You!
12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success

Author: Russell Simmons, Chris Morrow

Narrator: Black Ice

Abridged: 4 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 04/24/2007

Synopsis

Since rising out of the New York City streets over 25 years ago, Russell Simmons has helped create such groundbreaking ventures as Def Jam Records, Phat Farm, and Def Comedy Jam. Russell might have helped introduce hip-hop to the world, but he credits his success to his belief in a strong set of principles—or laws. In 12 straightforward steps, Russell reveals a path that can be followed by anyone struggling to realize their dreams.

Russell’s laws stem from the belief that it’s impossible to receive any sort of lasting success from the world without giving something of lasting value to the world first. Blending business insight, universal spiritual truths, and an inspired sense of purpose, Do You! crosses the lines of age, race, and background, with wisdom that will lift you up and motivate you to pursue your vision.

About The Author

Russell Simmons is the founder or cofounder of numerous successful companies and philanthropic organizations, including Def Jam Records, Phat Farm clothing, the dRush advertising agency, and Rush Philanthropic. Chris Morrow is the author of Stir It Up: Reggae Album Cover Art and has written about hip-hop and politics for numerous publications, including The Source and the New York Daily News. A resident of Brooklyn, New York, he has been working as a speechwriter for Russell Simmons since 2003.The Tony, Peabody, and Emmy Award winning, six-time HBO Def Poet Black Ice is credited with being a major pioneer in the art of spoken word poetry. Russell Simmons once said of him, “When I saw Black Ice, I knew the world was ready for poetry.” Enamored with his enormous talent, musicians Nas, Fabolous, and Kendrick Lamar have had Black Ice appear on their chart-topping platinum selling albums. Black Ice has lended his voice to national advertising spots and he is also the exclusive voice-over artist for the audio versions of the Russell Simmons books Do You: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success and Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sabrina on February 08, 2015

While he does not say anything particularly new or profound, this work is thoughtful and concise. There are books you read that come at just the right time and reaffirm thoughts you already have. This was one for me. I was delightfully surprised the thoughts expressed in this book and would definite......more

Goodreads review by Siju on February 03, 2011

A great feel-good book and a fantastic ad for the Jivamukti yoga centers in New York and London.......more

Goodreads review by Chris on November 20, 2023

First off, yes, I know about the accusations against Simmons, but his other book Super Rich is one of my favorites, and I do my best to separate the art from the artist if I find the “art” helpful. I was about to re-read Super Rich, but in the intro, he mentions this book, and I remembered I never r......more

Goodreads review by Indra on October 11, 2024

I am just happy that super-rich person like Russell Simmons giving a lot of great ideas about future and really caring about people. I thought this book is about how to hard-earned success but he elaborate about more higher self & subtle principle like honesty, being true to yourself & speak truth, e......more

Goodreads review by Serge on October 16, 2020

I rate it between a 3 and 4 stars. Personally I preferred his book called Super Rich, since I didn't see it coming. This one felt a little flat and redundant at times. It was a good read and I don't regret reading it. However I felt its value slightly lower than his other book. Not sure I'll seek an......more

Awards

  • NAACP Image Award
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