Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success

russell simmons chris morrow

A prominent hip-hop entrepreneur draws on the experiences and life lessons from his successful career to counsel readers on how to achieve personal and professional happiness and empowerment, in a guide that features such wisdom as "Never change for the mainstream" and "There aren't any failures in life, just quitters."

Genres self helpbusinessnonfictionbiographyhip hoppersonal developmententrepreneurshipafrican americaninspirational

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1,2007

This edition

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Published: April 24, 2007 by Gotham
ISBN: 9781592402939
ASIN: 1592402933
Language: English

About the author

russell simmons

Russell Wendell Simmons is an American entrepreneur, writer and record executive. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. Simmons' net worth was estimated at $340 million in 2011.
After producing or managing artists such as Kurtis Blow, Run DMC, Whodini, and Jimmy Spicer, Simmons joined forces with producer Rick Rubin to found Def Jam Recordings. Under Simmons' leadership as chairman, Def Jam signed acts including the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, L.L. Cool J., Jay-Z, DMX, and Kanye West. From 1992 to 1997, he also produced the Def Comedy Jam television program.
Simmons has promoted veganism and a yoga lifestyle. He also published books about healthy lifestyle and entrepreneurship. In 2017, Simmons was publicly accused of sexual assault by multiple women; he denied the allegations. Following these allegations, Simmons stepped down from his various business roles and charities, including his position at Def Jam.