For some people, their fear to lose is greater than their desire to succeed, so they end up doing nothing and their dreams become impossible. ~Rodolfo

For some people, their fear to lose is greater than their desire to succeed, so they end up doing nothing and their dreams become impossible. ~Rodolfo Costa

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Rodolfo Costa

Rodolfo is the author of Advice My Parents Gave Me and Other Lessons I Learned From My Mistakes.

If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others...

Improve you attitude. Improve your life!

Changing and improving our attitude can help us change the way we see and do things. I have learned that a positive mental attitude is far more important than aptitude to succeed in life. I also learned that it is not easy at first because we all have been conditioned since we were born to see and do things and in many cases to think a certain way. But with practice we can improve our attitude.

Here are ten tips to build a positive mental attitude;

1. Stay away from negative and pessimistic people.

2. Do not complain and blame others for your mistakes, problems, misfortunes and setbacks. You are responsible for your actions and consequences, you are responsible for your life and circumstances.

3. Be more in touch with your thoughts and feelings, do not get carried away by your worries. No matter what, make the conscious decision to start your day, everyday, in a positive and optimistic way.

4. Always work...

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