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Some people say I’m a funny motivational speaker. Some say I’m a comedian, or a humorist with a great message.  When people ask me what I do for a living, I say, “I’m an Attitude Adjuster. I show people how to start each day with an unstoppable attitude to succeed, regardless of their circumstances.” I’m […]

Back in my stand-up comedy days, I’ve known many comics who put their happiness on hold.  They had difficulty enjoying the process because they believed they wouldn’t be happy until they signed with HBO, got their own sitcom, or movie deal, or whatever it was they thought would make them happy.  I know, because I […]

Part 1 One of the biggest challenges that companies face today is keeping their employees motivated to be at their best. I believe the challenge lies not just in knowing how to motivate, but how to keep them motivated to be at their best for more than just a few days. Most companies put a […]

Last year I was attending a National Speakers Association conference at The Marriott World Hotel in Orlando, FL. On 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 the […]

I put a great deal of time and energy into building my career.  There always seems to be something that needs to be done; new projects to be worked on in the way of books, DVD’s, CD’s and customizing programs for clients.  The more engagements I complete, the more in-demand as a speaker I am. […]

Here’s the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God.  Sometimes I don’t practice what I preach.  Sometimes I’m so caught up in life, so busy paying bills, catching planes, making decisions, writing books about being busy, achieving goals, and trying to balance my life that I don’t live in […]

This isn’t easy for me, but I’m going to make this short and sweet. Your Higher Self and your Human Self are parts of you that make up the whole of you. If we could all adhere to this and not only allow these two parts to co-exist in our lives, but also to let […]

When you shift your perspective your life changes. So for your sake, get your shift together! ~Steve Rizzo “You’re sence of Perspective”is part five in a series of humorous but serious messages on maintaining a successful life while enjoying the process no matter what