Marcelo imparts wisdom about working on your mind for success: Learn how to actively dispel disadvantageous thoughts when it comes to facing hurdles to your progress in training. No matter how small or large your problems may seem, you have the power to surmount these difficulties and recalibrate yourself for accomplishing your goals. Put a positive spin on any deviations to your path; setbacks can become your allies, e.g. even the energy expended by walking upstairs before training at the academy (as opposed to restfully waiting for the elevator) can be reformulated as a step towards making oneself stronger. Accumulate small and subtle achievements throughout your day. Feel stronger by harnessing momentum and look forward to the future culmination of your efforts. Push towards whichever direction that will ultimately result in making you the most happy. Focus on what you can control, forget what you cannot, and place emphasis on improvement, however imperceptible. Your attitude transcends what happens on the mat; your behavior there seeps outward and can impact many aspects of your personal life. Objectively analyze your mistakes, make adjustments, and move forward.