Russell Simmons - 'Be Still And Be Successful'

[@creativeimagepr]

The interviewer is quite disrespectful not allowing Russell Simmons to finish his thoughts! Never cut anyone off during an interview! Thank you for sharing Russell!

[@nyxxie023]

Wow, people are hard on Russell Simmons. All he is saying is just sit the fuck down for like 20 minutes once a day. I completely agree with him. As a society now, especially the younger generation, we're just constantly "on". Cell phones, computers, iPads. Then we go, go, go, go, go. He's not saying become religious or spiritual. Just let your brain relax once in a while so it can settle down start processing information better.

[@njintau]

Totally agree. This is why I made the conscious decision to stay away from smart phones. I can check my email/FB via my computer, I sure as hell don't want to that shit in my phone to lol.

[@austinhochberg7391]

njintau I agree with you I do the same. Social media I feel just pulls you further away from yourself and others.

[@TheNinnyfee]

Meditation is like staying calm with a petulant three-year-old child that shouts, "I want, I want, I want!". The mind is the child, and you stay calm no matter how much the mind screams. Eventually, like a three-year-old, the mind will settle.

[@francisca4478]

wow nice comparison !

[@kyracoach]

Russell is awesome! Meditation is difficult for new people, but (I say) just sit down with a timer set for 2 minutes, no longer at first!! and just focus on breath going in slowly...., breathe going out slowly...... Nothing Hokey about it. It just chills you out. Here is Russell's technique.... 7:42 Thank for posting

[@mftnbeats]

Gotta love how TYT has progressed. Cenk's camera angle game is off the chain!! #cameraangles #21stcentury #news

[@dushtuchhele]

Just follow the message. This can and will change your life. Don't get digressed by some of the colorful cuss words. Look past them and get at the real meaning.

[@clubbinmag3]

some people see a finger pointing at the answer, and stay stuck on the rings on the finger and the fingernails and the skin color of the finger, even the arm and body attached to the finger.. but completely ignore what the finger is pointing to. those people are meant to stay lost and repeat themselves thru life.

[@golfraven5669]

This is a second interview I watch as he advertises this book and honestly I bought it. Did meditation in the past and it actually did something for me. Actually my familily has not been too healthy recently and this reminds me to get back to vegan eating and meditate and do some Yoga as well. Will certainly encourage my wife to get back into it and one day also my children. Money is better spend on his book then McDonalds and can certainly have a profound impact on health, weath and well being. I really want to rurn the corner before my next big birthday. Cheers Simon 👍

[@srenrimbaud6135]

There are a lot of amazing Vegans in this world, but Russell Simmons is near the very top of my list!

[@JoeBudd-D]

+Drew Hall why is he vegan?

[@GattlingGuitarGuru]

+Drew Hall There are some amazing meat eaters in the world too- Paul Chek and Elliott Hulse are a couple favorites :P Just poking fun :)

[@zakdelange6936]

+Joe Budd Plenty of videos about him and veganism

[@leftwingedlib]

Excellent interview. Cenk keeps it real! Russell Simmons is an intelligent man, I could listen to these two talk for hours

[@njintau]

Great interview! I think the best lesson to get out of this is this: Be happy with what you have. You can have a billion dollars to spend on a bunch of worthless shit but its not going to make you happy. Living for the moment, enjoying the journey called life with those who matter is what counts. And it doesn't have to be about meditation either. I find that I'm most content when I'm working on one of my hobbies. Rather then worry about x, y or z, I'm engaged 100% on my hobby and feel a sense of satisfaction when I accomplish something, even if its something as insignificant as finishing a sketch or fixing something in my car.

[@JennyBelfast]

We need more Cenk back on TYT. Love your interviews, rants, comments and fun times. Please let the "old school" Cenk have his time on TYT at least once a week.

[@brandonl59]

great interview!!

[@SoulPapiii]

interviewer isnt being open minded ever since i meditated the millionaire mindset path has become so clear

[@shit2gig22]

Russells too real 4 some of y'all.Dope sit down.

[@clauricefuller6332]

Very Moving & Inspirational Russell Simmons

[@tplifeline]

thanks for your tips russell

[@edwingiron9968]

Russell is heaven sent & this other dude can’t stop talking [Please Listen More]

[@hurgthegreat5162]

russell is full of energy

[@DancehallUnbiasedReviews]

The GOAT !!!!

[@renatomendoza3530]

it's funny how a lot of people who have money, say money is not important.

[@makehumanitygreatagain8128]

+Renato Mendoza Yeah, it's not important when you have it. Kind of like oxygen is not important when you don't have to think about not having access to it.

[@GuerreroAnthrax]

It's that mind set that keeps you from getting money, yes money is important but you have to detach yourself from the obsession of needing millions, what he preaches is not let yourself go broke if you've read any of his books what he preaches is achieving millions by first discovering who you are and what your purpose is, chase that and the money will come chasing after YOU

[@renatomendoza3530]

+Innocent Bystander most definitely

[@renatomendoza3530]

+Guerrero_91 I must check out his books

[@GuerreroAnthrax]

Renato Mendoza​ They've honestly changed my perspective on life and way of living. I've accomplished so much and have come so far in life, 2 must reads by him are Super Rich, and Do You, I listen to them on audible but u can purchase the actual book too i prefer to listen though find it more convenient because i can play it in the car or whenever I'm doing something by myself

[@mchance27]

I love TYT Interviews, and they're usually very insightful. I don't think I've ever learned anything from a Russell Simmons interview though.

[@CityofDreams95]

that amazes me because this guy drops nuggets of gold like crazy from business to spiritual things . He really is a brave dude for talking about this stuff because he knows so many people who dont understand will judge him

[@tonytrigoso5393]

I feel focusing on breathing and really sensing the air enter and exit your lungs gets you to the point he's talking about rather easily.

[@BenNixBradley]

Absolutely. The brain shifts time.

[@revoltingpeasant1381]

I want his book!!!

[@Alinntatul]

i think i'll have to watch this for 21 days straight to get it STUCK to my brain.

[@nyonelove7617]

Russell Simmons is cool as fuck.

[@eto38581]

While Russell talks, Cenk is thinking about his next question. He doesn't listen to him.

[@TheGodlessGuitarist]

'I'm so great, you plebs need to be more like me'

[@foekist7312]

You cannot "have" happiness, you let it flower in you. You cannot force a flower to bloom, you must allow sunlight, water and time- you must allow necessary ingredients. Happiness flows on it's own accord, and grasping at it is folly.

[@harveyking5038]

the guy on the left is so hyped up, probably caffeine, coffee; meditate mate

[@user-gd7mr5bx1l]

exhausting interview

[@ohnoitsaaliyah43]

Truth of the universe - Kenan Mercius

[@TheNinnyfee]

You only get back the way you give if you are open to receive what you get back. If you give until you are empty and you think "I do so much but I don't get anything back", this is exactly what will happen and you will become bitter.

[@vinniesandy2986]

Def Jam: Fight For NY is my favourite fighting game.

[@johnnywlittle]

"Same rap",.....love it

[@DarkCornersofLondon]

I loved the info that Russell gave away, but I am a little confused at how someone who is promoting a still, calm, ZEN mind, is so confrontational with the interviewer lol.

[@jaygarret4657]

Interviewer = “mountain man “. Russell Simmons= “ God”

[@Naye_369]

the interviewer is not on the level of simmons and dont understand his spirtual wisdom

[@MukoroJr]

I feel u

[@Macarone328]

Nima Destino* Super true!

[@Veggamattic]

A lot of people I respect swear by TM. I think I'll try it.

[@CityofDreams95]

good choice . it works .

[@brunodebeus2261]

funny that he talks about compassion attention and focus. But didn't let his interviewer speak for 1 sec. Listening is a great power brotha

[@GodIsGoodXavier]

Your stupid

[@antoinettekiner265]

love uncle rush!

[@prashanthari92]

Great fuckin interview.

[@DJKawonOfficial]

”I didn’t pay” 🔥🔥🔥

[@Disable1234]

I'm still a fan

[@michaelm2673]

"I didn't pay",......"not that's not what I meant." That little misunderstanding says a lot about what women really want.

[@22Jeffinator]

This interviewer is so eager to ask his next question he's missing the whole point.

[@grizzo4513]

Jeff Johnstone cause he’s hearing but not listening

[@touchmoney6741]

He’s a dick head, that’s why

[@nevahall1822]

@THANK GOD FOR ALL THE ENTERTAINMENT AROUND THE WORLD.

[@bottledrums7517]

Thank You... 1979*

[@elw1717ify]

russel simmons rap is so strong

[@grubeci]

reducing noise....and getting the real info.

[@nutsbutdum]

Please someone get Russell Simmons to the Joe Rogan Experience!

[@nadinesuleiman8490]

As muslims we need to pray 5 times a day, it's like meditation, but during that prayer we mention god and how appreciate we are for our lives. The only thing Allah or God (samething) requires in our religion is to meditate and stay away from any harm. I come to realise that islam is for US and for our benefit, not for God. God doesn't need us, we need him. #word #islam

[@harriothawkins7347]

Nadine Suleiman have you ever read the quran ?

[@thezoneagency]

Inspiring

[@mannykaccino149]

My spiritual brother!!!

[@Yewon2001]

I like the interview but the camera angles are weird. I mean RS isn't even looking at Cenk in the interview

[@CityofDreams95]

because hes focused man . its not a disrespect thing trust me i know what im talking about , and hes speaking without knowing what hes gonna say next , so it takes focus , hes not like oh im gonna say this and this and watch the other guys reactions , which most of us do alot

[@gravesbruce]

I guess you can be a crass ego maniac and an enlightened being at the same time!

[@gravesbruce]

David Graves ...Some good messages though.

[@roslynrandle]

+David Graves LOL> Yeah, he's probably all "EGO" but info is on point and I delight in hearing him. The crass - cuss words means nothing really. It's all made up and "WE" collective consciousness place meaning on these words. What is crass and vulgar one day, will be celebrated and in schools the next!! haha. :)

[@roslynrandle]

+David Graves And by the way, his vile language was a way to appease or better yet CONTROL the host and the direction of the interview. Sometimes you have to "come hard" at someone who is literally a cynic.

[@gravesbruce]

I guess you can be a crass ego maniac and an enlightened being at the same time!

[@biglance]

+Roslyn Randle You hit the nail on the head for sure, guy is smart :) peace to you.

[@ancientfutures]

So, is Russell giving the book away?

[@kellyciarmataro5480]

+TraderGoneGreen No, but he is giving all of the money from the book to a program for childen to meditate (I forget what it is, but he says it in this video)

[@flame-sky7148]

Being still & quiet, Yea I kinda agree in certain aspects. But I would never would have thought this philosophy would be coming from someone from the hip hop/rap genre. I mean there's a lot of noise in those speakers.

[@Vicioussama]

I'm sick of people praising Mother Teresa.... she was a horrible woman that enjoyed other people's suffering cause she felt closer to her god through THEIR suffering -_-

[@CityofDreams95]

not true man , clearly you need help and you want to have a deeper understanding or you wouldnt be commenting in the first place . just saying . try to learn , try to take a dip in the water , watch the movie before you say its terrible , taste the food before you say it tastes bad .

[@selectjed1]

+cityofdreams95 Yeah, because wearing a condom is worse then aids right?

[@makehumanitygreatagain8128]

+JustOneLonelyKZbinr My rule is if you need to wear a condom then you don't need to be having sex with the person you're so eager to put it all on the line for some temporary pleasure with. Nature has its way injecting cautionary mechanisms into human activities, but human beings are too stupid to adhere to them.

[@selectjed1]

Innocent Bystander sorry but you are wrong

[@666oddworld666]

He says I'm not the third richest and then gives two examples of people richer than him in hip hop

[@alfarouqmsn]

Share this wisdom!

[@x73aNdit]

"In a car accident time moves slow" -russel

[@greekamerican2889]

Bmo You get over IT I CAN EXPRESS MY OPINION PERIOD!!!!

[@13thREVOLUZION]

I find watching this like this interesting the journalist and interviewers body language and questions seem artificial or out of place. Which leads me to think, if he were interviewing Russell and he knew nothing out him or his life would this interview be more natural and flowing, would he treat him the same? How would i react if i met Russel would be myself would i be real? i honestly don't know.

[@kellyciarmataro5480]

I agree 10000%. The interviewer isn't having a dialogue with Russell. He's so eager to get out his next prepared question, that he isn't listening to what Russell is saying and sometimes not waiting for him to even finish what he's saying. I think the interviewer is trying to be too cool and it's like he keeps steering the conversation Russell in that direction. I feel like Russell is trying to stick to this Too Cool for School Interviewer, while at the same time trying to get out an important message. If you ever have the opportunity to interview Russell have a real conversation. Base your questions on what he says. I doubt there will be any lack of conversation. Have some prepared opening dialogue and a question or 2 to get started but then base your questions off of what Russell says. Don't worry about hitting your prepared question quota, lol

[@morris6592]

he was successful before he was still

[@dontsayaword2518]

Rise above the noise of the lower mind

[@andrewflood5420]

happy 57th birthday russell wendell simmons !!!!!!

[@bottledrums7517]

penthouses right yes that's for great efforts now I wanna be back on ig minding my own business as a artist I do not live on the internet system to explain my life endurance My Dad and Grandfather THE HOOKS will never return back to their families be happy for me One Love please become true to your bonds word...

[@CityofDreams95]

people think because he has money he can focus on meditation and yoga and its the other way around mannn . its the stillness that allows him to focus on his tight schedule , people think its not practical , well it is , look at what i just wrote about his schedule , and if you dont understand its ok . scroll below to see people who dont understand and are frustrated , so sad ..

[@spirozanganas]

...respect...

[@vonkeithdavis1792]

Deep

[@ancientfutures]

TYT feel free to forward to Russell. Mr. Simmons, if you really wanted to give away this book to as many people as you can, it is possible to give it away for free over the internet. Many people do this. I'm just saying, if you REALLY meant it, we won't have to go buy it. Or you just playin'? One love

[@nonameinsouthafrica3315]

+TraderGoneGreen money goes to charity .. meditation is an idea, its free... not the book

[@FxOxC]

funny how cenk talks mad shit about religion, but did not say a single word to contradict Russell Simmons when he spoke about religion and faith many times

[@Ahuesca05]

Lol i noticed that.. man u gotta love Russell Simmons that guy is a genius!!

[@GLOhead1]

Except russell simmons called religion bullshit in the beginning. Didn't you hear him?

[@CityofDreams95]

GLOhead i also beleive its bullshit . do some research man , you will see , it has goods and bads , but the bads have brought wars and many many terrible things

[@GLOhead1]

I know, I agree with u fully man. I was responding to the comment by BASS CHEF

[@Ahuesca05]

Like I said you gotta love Russell simmons!!

[@joseywales7829]

i dont dislike russell are this interview, but i dont think its funny how people with money always fall back on being self rich are happy with your status and not worrying. its true money dosnt but happiness but it sure as fuck buys everything else so you can focus on being happy.

[@CityofDreams95]

not true man . he could be worried and stressed about all the shit he has to do . Did you not hear his schedule ? just make alot of money for yourself and you will see that your focus will just shift , youll be the same old person worrying about new stuff . theres another guy just like you up the top of the comment section that beleives BECAUSE he has money , he can focus on being happy , simply not true man . not true . i say this with a lot of love man . im serious , taking the time to try help people see . idk .

[@brickmaestro8243]

If i sleep in 5 or 6 hours my head gets weird and dizzy dude.

[@revoltingpeasant1381]

I this guy tells it real! Cenk doesn't really understand

[@Kori114]

WTF Cenk?!?! 11:53 ... "How many times did you hit her?" Are you serious? WTF?

[@evelic]

8:42 hahaha exactly

[@greekamerican2889]

Concept is good but mixing in the trashy talk umm I don't think there's a need to lower the bar with the nasty talk kinda ruined the interview But still good intention Good info

[@9Xanythingis9]

Greek American its just words

[@beemo9]

Greek American Like the saying goes, you can take a New Yorker out of New York, but you can't take New York out of a New Yorker.

[@beemo9]

Ontime891 Certainly not on sanitized TV. This is a show for adults. The host used profanity too. Try to get over it. :-)

[@beemo9]

Ontime891 I wasn't sure of the point.

[@beemo9]

Ontime891 You missed the point. That was your cue to explain yourself.

[@Veggamattic]

I wonder how much money, if any, that Simmons has donated to Wolf-Pac.

[@cobykenobi]

wow, Russell had to be still big time to put up with that annoying as hell interviewer!!

[@romanfox5368]

+Coby Hernandez yo, fo' real. That nigga Cenk is whack as hell.

[@TFELLS]

exactly

[@scott1636]

LMFAO!

[@TheNinnyfee]

I really did not get the thing with the orgasm and being Russell Simmons and getting laid. What did that have to do with meditation, staying calm and being in the moment? Russell Simmons is sharing his wisdom here and getting that question? What?

[@paulstanford4562]

Nobody is as successful as Michael jackson

[@steviedreadiohim6476]

he say mek fren...! no prob. yup!

[@themaypole]

Cenk won't do this stuff >< its hokey to me...I don't care about it, one of my least fave interviews on TYT Interviews, which I normally love

[@OlieDoubleO]

All he's saying is meditate, there's so much scientific research supporting his view. Not to mention all the success he has had kind of backs it up on a small scale level too. If you think listening to this renowned guy promoting meditation (supported by science) is hokey just because he mentions in passing religious prophets i don't know what do with you. *It's like some people just pretend to be smart by being anti religious but are still taken hold of by their emotions rather than logic SMFH.* Here's the first page i found on meditation, the information is so easy to find... Anyone who wants to educate themselves: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_on_meditation

[@themaypole]

Where, if anywhere, did I 'pretend to be smart' in my comment? Its like some ppl are desp to condemn others because they don't like somin they do in a very ugly way.

[@OlieDoubleO]

You were trying to make an "intelligent point" that his talk was hokey because he mentioned religious terms. I was actually pointing out your comment was pretty ignorant to science and a lot of people like you try to make points like this to seem intelligent when you can barely read past 100 characters. "Its like some ppl are desp to condemn others because they don't like somin they do in a very ugly way." I rest my case.

[@themaypole]

I never once mentioned religion in my comment. You have no basis and only assumptions.

[@OlieDoubleO]

themaypole So what exactly made this interview hokey and the worst interview from TYT? Do you actually have an opinion or did you just write the comment because durp you dont know?

[@mannykaccino149]

Amen “Alien”

[@1k0nx]

he fucking genius

[@SleeplessinOC]

"sit your ass down"lol...

[@bottledrums7517]

when y'all do kill me Inglewood cemetery knows already be happy and be ready CHIEF KEEF

[@aquarela5219]

Haasticdysfunktion Mastering Studio not at Sterling I pwomise.

[@josephcecilhornesmithjunio1426]

Yes I Love You Forever Beautiful Absolutely 🎨Friendly Favorite 💚Happy!‼️🍌🏳️‍🌈🙏🏻🤗

[@BoudoirBoutiqueNC]

Can't touch Gen X, we cool, rich, woke and focused but we will be cursing. LOL

[@widewatching338]

Just Be.

[@MosesofElgin]

"Meditation helps you get laid" 15:07

[@benjaminreynolds8519]

So much yes! Except for Cenk. Lol he don't get it

[@azaeliaslade02]

cool

[@drkid4l220]

The cause of all suffering is ignorance.

[@MukoroJr]

When u sleep u meditate

[@tkalant]

Such BS. Without good health, good education, talent and good luck, being still will get you nothing. It's been practiced in India for centuries and until recently it was the poorest country in the world

[@CityofDreams95]

lmao you clearly dont understand , its ok though .

[@tkalant]

cityofdreams95 I did it for 10 years and nothing happened. But you clearly don't understand that you get nothing from nothing , its OK though. BTW, how successful and peaceful are you, and have you ever been to India?

[@CityofDreams95]

being still will get you clarity everybody , either spend the next 10 minutes in your head thinking about some dumb shit or do something you actually want to do . which would be leaning more towards ,goals , productivity , love , kindness , understanding . instead of having a foggy mind and having those same thoughts you've been thinking on repeat again . so technically you do get something for NOTHING . its about prespective . of course you still have to sit your ass down and do the damn thing , or walk or stand

[@tkalant]

cityofdreams95 Imao you are stupid! When you get cancer, and as a result lose your job, health ins, your house, your car, being still for ten min a day will not do shit for you. You need to grow up, and smell reality. Do you even know how many vets are homeless because they lost their health doing their duty?

[@esmokes4u]

That's the whole point, to need nothing. If you listen, it is said multiple times. Meditation is not meant to give you riches and success.. But rather a tool for your mind. Which in turn can aid in achieving greater goals with a positive and focused perspective. You say you meditated 10 years and got nothing, this may be due to personal incompetence in areas of your life goals or lack thereof.

[@JohnnyBGold]

God is real . Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins

[@JoeBudd-D]

+JohnnyBGold yes he did

[@allbutgrey]

This interview was the first for me that was kind of hard to watch. Russell cuts Cenk off every time he speaks. He never got to ask complete questions. I think the viewers would have benefited from Russell quoting the science that backs these meditation practices. I believe in the power of stillness on brain function, mood stabilization etc... I was so distracted by Russell not letting Cenk speak and then he trys to say that poverty is a mindset?? Thats where he lost me. You can ramble on about how busy your schedule is, the truth us you have no worries. The world is at your fingertips. You can sleep your 5 hours in peace. Not everyone has that luxury. Many people are working just as hard as you just to survive. He spoke like a man far removed from, or should I say above, the average persons mind set. If he really wants to get his message across to the masses he should start by having a conversation with someone, not at them.