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Beyond the Cover - Embracing Humor for a Transformative Life Journey with Steve Rizzo, the Mindset Adjuster

Embracing Humor for a Transformative Life Journey with Steve Rizzo, the Mindset Adjuster

Beyond the Cover

04/09/24 • 42 min

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Imagine sharing the stage with comedy legends before they were legends, and feeling stuck, wondering why you’re not getting big breaks too. Steve Rizzo, the Mindset Adjuster, shares how he not only survived the comedy trenches alongside the likes of Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld but also how he turned comedy into a tool for personal growth.

Through the rollercoaster of a comedy career and poignant moments of self-discovery, Steve's journey is a compelling testament to the power of following your heart. His chronicles provide an intimate glimpse into the resilience required to make bold choices, stay authentic, and chase what resonates with the core of one's being.

Finding Joy and Success Beyond the Stage

Steve offers golden nuggets of wisdom on the significance of internal happiness and how our self-talk shapes our reality. As he recounts the honor of being inducted into the Speaker's Hall of Fame, he reminds us to appreciate the steps along the way, not just the accolades.

From shedding negative labels to wrestling with self-doubt and fear, Steve opens up about his personal struggles. He shares his pivotal moments, including the heartfelt realization that led him to walk away from a burgeoning comedy career to follow his heart towards motivational speaking.

Humor’s Role in Empowering Success

[12:24] - Following Your Heart Toward Success - How Steve transitioned from comedy to motivational speaking, finding unexpected opportunities and the power of inner callings.

[27:26] - Journey to Finding Authentic Self – Transformative journey of personal growth, ending a marriage, cathartic breakdown, divine guidance, self-belief, embracing passions.

[32:34] - Shifting Mindsets for Success - Power of therapy, mindful communication, resilience, common sense success strategies, creating one's own miracles.

[38:45] - Journey to Internal Happiness – A reminder to never put our happiness on hold, focus on personal progress, and be grateful for life's blessings.

Laughter-Laced Lessons in Resilience and Happiness

Steve explores the pivotal role of mindset in overcoming life's hurdles and the joy that comes from pursuing one's passion. His story exemplifies the profound impact of listening to one's inner callings and the strength found in authenticity.

Steve sheds light on the importance of internal happiness and the dangers of becoming fixated on regrets, offering a poignant reminder to cherish the journey and not just the destination. He proves that even when the spotlight fades, the echoes of authentic choices and heartfelt messages carry on.

Key Takeaways of this episode include:

  • Toxic beliefs and negative labels will always exist, but you don’t have to let them dominate your mindset.
  • Each of us has the capacity to choose gratitude and enjoy our voyage through life.
  • Make the choice to shift your mind to focus on what is working instead of what isn’t.

Follow Lauren for more:

Instagram: @lauren_cobello

Website: www.laurencobello.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laurencobello

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LaurenCobello

PR for Authors: https://leveragewithmedia.com/

Follow our guest,

Instagram: @realsteverizzo

Website: https://www.steverizzo.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/steverizzophb

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steverizzophb/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveRizzoBiz

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realsteverizzo

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04/09/24 • 42 min

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Beyond the Cover - Embracing Humor for a Transformative Life Journey with Steve Rizzo, the Mindset Adjuster

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00:11 - Lauren Cobello (Host)

I'm excited to be here with you, steve, today. The mindset adjuster, you are a motivational speaker, inspirational speaker, a I'm gonna say a retired comedian. Can we say that I mean you're not retired, though, because you're still really funny.

00:27 - Steve Rizzo (Guest)

I've been a comedian since I was two years old, Since you were born, and I knew I was going to be a comedian, because my father would look at my book and go what are you

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