Latest "Funny Motivational Speaker" Posts
Power Shifting Your Focus for Resilience and Positivity
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned on this planet is the same one that truly happy, successful, and optimistic people inherently understand: life is a series of ups and downs. There will be good times and bad times, sad days and ecstatic moments. Nothing in life is permanent, and our success and happiness […]
Work-Life Balance and Fulfillment (Are You Married to Your Job?)
Okay, You’re Successful, but Are You Feeling Fulfilled? Let’s talk work-life balance and fulfillment. First, picture this: I was on a pristine beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, watching a couple strolling hand in hand. They looked like the embodiment of a dream vacation—until his cell phone rang. Her glare said it all: “I dare […]
The Power of Humor for Stress Relief-The Instant Mind Shift
Let’s talk about the power of humor for stress relief. We’re living in a world that’s moving incredibly fast. On top of our personal problems and everyday pressures, the newspapers and evening newscasts tell us that our economy is falling apart. Corporations are being forced to downsize. Massive technological advances are causing people to re-evaluate, […]
Enjoyment: The Spark That Ignites Passion and Enthusiasm
Did you know that studies have shown that those who make conscious choices to enjoy themselves and laugh throughout the day are more creative, productive, and resilient to challenging situations? They create passion and enthusiasm through enjoyment. They are also more likely to easily find solutions to complex problems. In other words, focusing on your […]
Steve Rizzo, featured in C-Suite NewsBrief: The Challenge with Motivation
One of the biggest challenges that people in business and in life face today is keeping themselves motivated to be at their best. I believe the challenge lies not just in knowing how to get motivated, but how to stay motivated and optimistic to be at their best for more than just a few […]
RIZZ-O-ISMS: Part 1
Rizzo-Isms are “Attitude Adjustment Strategies” that will take you to a better place in Business and in Life. They are designed to help you to reduce stress, acquire a positive attitude and to create habits for success and happiness. If you get your words and attitude going in the right direction you will […]
The Meaning Of Positivism
Anyone can tell you that one key to living a happy, successful life is having a positive attitude, especially during adverse times. I know that sometimes there just isn’t justification for all the unfortunate things that happen to us. But I also know that we all have what it takes to deal with misfortune […]
You Are Responsible for Your Success & Happiness
I know how easy it is to play the victim when times are tough and it seems that your world has run out of saviors. It’s easy to blame outside circumstances for interfering with your plans and goals. There are a host of convenient scapegoats that are all too easy to give a role […]
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 […]
Humor Defuses Stress: The Wizard of Laughter
Often times when I’m in the midst of a stressful situation I vent my frustrations in the voice of a famous person, cartoon character or a particular accent. You might call me crazy but since I’m good at it and enjoy doing impressions, the result is that the tension dissipates, my mood changes, and […]
