Attitude Adjustment 101: Say It Out Loud with Me
As an attitude adjuster by profession, people will ask me, “What is the most valuable lesson you have learned about success and happiness?” My response, without hesitating, is always, “Never use your words to describe a challenging situation. Rather, use your words to change your perspective on a challenging situation.” We need to be especially […]
The Last of the Human Freedoms
As you may know I often speak to groups on how to shift their focus and way of thinking so they can live a happier existence, regardless of their circumstances. We are all aware that there are people on this planet who live in horrific conditions and experience oppression of all kinds. To suggest to […]
Make your Kid Laugh-Toddler Laughing Hysterically at Steve Rizzo
Hello my Fellow Humor Beings, Please watch this video and witness the power of Laughter!! Peace & Laughter, Steve
Seeing the Good in Adversity
On August 10, 2003, I was sitting in the intensive care waiting room at Good Samaritan Hospital on Long Island. My mother was unconscious and in critical condition, the result of lifetime of ailments and complications. Doctors had told us that she could stay in that condition for days, or even weeks, before she passed […]
Reality Is Whatever You Identify With
It absolutely amazes me that there are people who have been given every opportunity in life and still manage to sabotage their success and destroy their chance at happiness. Somewhere along the way they have adopted a negative perception about life and they continue to reinforce that perception by obsessive thinking. Let’s face it; it’s […]
The Secret to Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again
The first time I can recall my sense of humor having a dramatic effect on my life was when I was in the third grade. I was performing in our school play, Alice in Wonderland. No, I wasn’t Alice. I was Humpty Dumpty—you know, the egghead who was damaged irreparably when he found out he didn’t […]
Way Beyond Comedy
“Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand.” -Mark Twain When I give my talks, people often ask, “What is it about comedians that separate them from everyone else?” My answer is simple – it’s the way we/they look at life. A comedian views life and all of its obstacles, tragedies, mistakes and embarrassing moments […]
How to Create a Positive Attitude (video)
Please enjoy this funny video clip from one of my speeches – especially the part about husbands and wives. Make it a great day and find the laughter within you and all around you. Remember…Humor is the instant-mind-SHIFT!
Which One Are You Feeding?
Recently I was on a flight from New York to Portland Oregon. This doesn’t happen too often, but the service was exceptionally good. There was one flight attendant in particular who stood out from the rest. His smile was genuine. What I mean is that I had a sense that he smiled because he wanted […]
A SHIFT in Direction
A while back I was attending a National Speakers Association conference at The Marriott World Hotel in Orlando FL. One Sunday Evening a group of us were sitting in the lobby area telling stories, laughing and having fun. Then someone said, “Hey Steve, why did you quit stand-up-comedy? I always thought you were one of […]
