Latest "Motivational" 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy the Roses outside Your Window Today by Steve Rizzo
I just read something from Dale Carnegie and I want to share it with you. “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon–instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming […]
Ignite Passion and Take Action
In this video clip Steve Rizzo talks about how enjoyment is the fuel that drives motivation. If you are not enjoying yourself during the process of achieving your goals it will be nearly impossible to stay motivated in the long haul. Enjoyment is the spark that ignites passion and enthusiasm. Slap that on your […]
Robin Williams: The Ultimate Humor Being
Today I am truly saddened by the death of Robin Williams; a fellow comedian, friend and the Ultimate Humor Being. Robin has always given us a reason to laugh. Now we all have a reason to cry. Let us always remember the Laughter In my view today more than ever we all need ways […]
Learn To Dance in the Rain
A few years ago I spent four wonderful days at the Four Seasons Hotel in Kona Hawaii, where I had the pleasure of speaking to a wonderful group of Top Sales Performers and spouses of a well-known financial group. My job was to give them the tools they need to embrace the changes and intense […]
