Latest "The Power of Choice" Posts
The Positive Side of Anger
I think we can agree that anger is a very powerful force that needs to be reckoned with. People respond to anger in different ways. Some respond with aggression and want to hit something or someone, scream, curse, break something, blame someone, throw a tantrum or tell someone off. While others try to repress their […]
Feeling Good: The Fuel that Drives Motivation
I’m about to give you a golden nugget of information that can change your life forever. Are you ready? Here it is. The key to staying motivated throughout the day, is to make sure that you are feeling good during the process of whatever you are trying to achieve. That’s it! That’s all you need […]
Your Overall Happiness
When I made the decision to make happiness my number one priority every day, I became aware of a whole new world of possibilities. Healthier choices instantly presented themselves. I learned how to make myself feel better when times were tough simply by shifting my thoughts and focusing on something that would lift my spirits. […]
Beliefs, Labels and Writing the Stories of Your Life
The great poet Milton said, “The mind is its own place and it can make a heaven of hell or a hell of heaven.” What a powerful statement and how true it is. The mind is its own place, but it’s important that you understand that your thoughts both emanate from your mind and influence […]
“Empower Radio” Podcast Interview with Cheryl Maloney
Enjoy my recent “Empower Radio” Podcast Interview with host Cheryl Maloney: http://www.empowerradio.net/podcasts/ssrc_050813_steverizzo.mp3 Steve Rizzo is the Attitude Adjuster. You can’t attend one of his keynote speeches, seminars, or read his books and leave with the same attitude. He’s a personal development expert, motivational business speaker, corporate-comedian and best-selling author. It’s no surprise that […]
Is Your Toxic Past Following You?
In 1992 I was sitting backstage at the Sands Hotel in Atlantic City. I had just finished the rehearsal for my SHOWTIME comedy special that was to take place the following night. Woody Harrelson, who was hosting the show, approached me and asked me how I wanted to be introduced. I thought for a moment […]
How Negative Thinking Can Ruin Your Life
I know a woman, a full-time resident of the negative zone, who saved for years to go on her dream vacation. Once she finally got there, it rained constantly—and her vacation was ruined. Now, it’s important to understand that residing in the negative zone means that no matter what good may come your way, you […]
A Common Sense Strategy for Happiness: Are You Feeding Your Ego or Higher Self?
I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve. Albert Schweitzer Recently I was on a flight from New York to Portland, Oregon. This doesn’t happen too often, but […]
A Success Strategy to Embrace Change
A few years ago I spent four wonderful days at the Four Seasons Hotel in Kona Hawaii, where I had the pleasure of being the keynote speaker for 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 change […]
Enjoy the Journey or Pay the Price
Here’s something to consider. Let’s say your goal is to become a Vice President of a big company. After many years of intense stress, worry and an avalanche of emotional, mental and physical overload, you finally achieve your goal, along with all the wealth and prestige that comes with it. Is this success? If you […]
