18 Things Mentally Strong People Do My uncle left this for me before he left Florida. It was a snippet from a Forbes article about what mentally strong people do. Being in the midst of the Freedom Economy Series, I thought this was something that all independent workers, entrepreneurs and freelancers could use. Get 30-days FREE of spera.io by clicking here. Here are the 18 things mentally strong people do. What do you do well? What do you need to work on? 1. They move on. They don't waste time feeling sorry for themselves. 2. They keep control. They don't give away their power. 3. They embrace change. They welcome challenges. 4. They stay happy. They don't complain. They don't waste energy on things they can't control. 5. They are kind, fair and unafraid to speak up. They don't worry about pleasing other people. 6. They are willing to take calculated risks. They weigh the risks and benefits before taking action. 7. They invest their energy in the present. They don't dwell on the past. 8. They accept full responsibility for their past behavior. They don't make the same mistake over and over. 9. They celebrate other peoples success. They don't resent that success. 10. They are willing to fail. They don't give up after failing. They see every failure as a chance to improve. 11. They enjoy their time alone. They don't fear being alone. 12. They are prepared to work and succeed on their own merits. They don't feel the world owes them anything. 13. They have staying power. They don't expect immediate results. 14. They evaluate their core beliefs and modify as necessary. 15. They expend their mental energy wisely. They don't spend time on unproductive thoughts. 16. They think productively. They replace negative thoughts with productive ones. 17. They tolerate discomfort. They accept their feelings without being controlled by them. 18. They reflect on their progress every day. Let us know your thoughts. Tweet at us. Who is Vincenzo Landino? Vincenzo is an entrepreneur, speaker and host of the Brand Boost Podcast. He is the the founder and Creative Director of Aftermarq, a video consultancy specializing in brand amplification and digital storytelling. With experience as a brand correspondent, Vincenzo's portfolio includes a 1 billion impression campaign launch for Applebee's as well as work for Mazda, Kia Motors, Paul Mitchell Schools, Barilla Pasta, DC United, Tinder, and Zoomph. Outside of his professional life, Vincenzo is a die-hard Steelers fan, avid golfer and wine maker. Who is Amy Schmittauer? Amy Schmittauer is producer of Savvy Sexy Social, a YouTube series dedicated to helping you lift your day so you can love your life. This proactive lifestyle channel has amassed a community from over 179 countries whose viewers have contributed more than 3 million views. A co-founder and video marketing consultant at Aftermarq, Amy has helped clients discover brand awareness through video blog content and is writing her