723 Give to Receive with Russell Simmons
\u201cYou have a right to your actions, but never to your actions\u2019 fruits.\u201d - Bhagavad Gita\nIt\u2019s a time of year where we focus on giving.\nWe give gifts, we give back to our communities, and we give to charities.\nSo what does it mean to give?\nAnd why is it important?\nGiving is not just a nice thing to do, it\u2019s critical to your wellbeing. We are all connected- the more you give to others, the more you help yourself.\nFor this Five Minute Friday, I revisited an amazing conversation I had with Russell Simons where he shared how the practice of giving has made him incredibly prosperous.\nRussell Simmons is an American entrepreneur, record producer, yogi, and author. He co-founded Def Jam Recordings and created the fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. He is also the founder of Rush Communications.\nRussell is one of the richest men in Hip Hop, but he didn\u2019t get there by hoarding all of his wealth.\nHe\u2019s learned that the more he makes the world better, the more his own world is improved.\nHe makes the point that good givers are great getters, but you have to give fully without the expectation that it will benefit you.\nLearn more about Russell Simmons background and why his practice of philanthropy is key to his success in Episode 723.\nIn This Episode You Will Learn:\nHow black entrepreneurs are inspired by their street experiences (1:30)\nHow integration destroyed the fabric of black communities (3:00)\nWhy Russell loves to empower new artists (4:00)\nWhy Russell chooses to give back (5:00)\nHow giving will help you receive (5:30)