The Art & Science of Respect: A Memoir by James Prince

by James Prince

The feeling of not being in control of my own destiny was something I never wanted to feel again.

they’re still dead. In some

I’m not a musician. I’m not a writer. I’m not an artist. I’m an entrepreneur. My masterpiece is my bank account.

I’ve learned that America is okay with us living in these conditions, as long as the rest of them don’t have to hear about it.

often felt like I was lacing up my Nikes to run a race where all my opponents were sitting on Harley Davidsons.

If your own conscience isn’t enough to wake you up, I have no problem doing it for you.

Fortune favors the bold, so never be afraid to stick your neck out on your own behalf.

Jay-Z has a line that says, “I’m not a businessman. I’m a business, man.” When you’re an entity, your first job is to make sure your art or your skill is at the professional level. Your second job is to make sure you’ve surrounded yourself with qualified people who are on the same page and will do what’s best on your behalf. Your third job is to stay on top of them.