The document discusses maintaining a positive attitude and how it can help students achieve success. It defines attitude as a predisposition towards people, places, or things, and can be positive or negative. Maintaining a positive attitude allows students to learn and grow through challenges, interact appropriately with others, and achieve their goals. Negative attitudes are self-defeating and prevent finding solutions. The document also outlines the components of attitude, including the affective (feeling), behavioral (intention), and cognitive (belief) parts. Finally, it discusses the functions of attitude, such as adjustment, ego defense, expressing values, and helping with decision making.