Latest "Attitude Adjustment" Posts
And I Think To Myself, It’s A Wonderful World
And I Think to Myself, “What a Wonderful World!” This morning I was at my favorite table at my local “Panera Bread” restaurant when an elderly couple walked in. They both had gray hair and the woman was wearing a soft pink sweater under her coat. I noticed when they got in line, they were […]
Give the Gift of Laughter
“Tis the season for holiday parties, family dinners and of course family arguments.” Isn’t this supposed to be the season to be jolly? Yet most people I know this time of year are usually pretty grumpy. So this holiday season I’ve decided to give the gift of laughter. Laughter is one of our greatest gifts. […]
Does Your Business Own You?
Not too long ago, I was sitting on a beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and noticed a couple holding hands, walking along the shoreline. They looked so peaceful, like an advertisement for an island getaway. And then it happened: his cell phone went off. She gave him a look as if to say, “I […]
RIzzo-isms: Common Sense Success Strategies
I hope you enjoy my RIZZO-ISMS. These are Common Sense Success Strategies that will not only take you to a better place in Business, but in Life. In my View, that’s the ultimate Success. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is that nothing in life is wasted, if I learn from it. I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
