As a business owner I spend a lot of time with other
entrepreneurs that are quite concerned about their
physical strength and health.

When it comes down to it though mental strength can
mean even more.  Characteristics of mental strength 
include, tenacity, grit, optimism and the ability to
"fail up" or make mistakes and keep going.

Here are 13 Things Mentally Strong People Avoid
originally published on Forbes.com
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1.  Dwell on the Past

There is strength in acknowledging the past and 
especially in acknowledging the things learned from 
past experiences—but a mentally strong person is able 
to avoid miring their mental energy in past disappointments 
or in fantasies of the “glory days” gone by. They invest 
the majority of their energy in creating an optimal present 
and future.

2.  Fear Alone Time

Mentally strong people enjoy and even treasure the time 
they spend alone. They use their downtime to reflect, to 
plan, and to be productive. Most importantly, they don’t 
depend on others to shore up their happiness and moods. 
They can be happy with others, and they can also be 
happy alone.

3.  Feel the World Owes Them Anything

Particularly in the current economy, executives and 
employees at every level are gaining the realization that 
the world does not owe them a salary, a benefits package 
and a comfortable life, regardless of their preparation and 
schooling. Mentally strong people enter the world prepared 
to work and succeed on their merits, at every stage of the 
game.

4.  Resent Other People's Success

It takes strength of character to feel genuine joy and 
excitement for other people’s success. Mentally strong 
people have this ability. They don’t become jealous or 
resentful when others succeed (although they may take 
close notes on what the individual did well). They are 
willing to work hard for their own chances at success, 
without relying on shortcuts.

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Keep training hard,

Mike Westerdal
CriticalBench.com