The difference that makes the difference The primary desires of every person are earning more money, progressing and been happy. One effective way to make this wishes can true is becoming rich. There are poor people and rich people, as well as there are poor countries and rich countries. The difference between poor countries and rich countries is not the age of the countries. Cases like India and Egypt shows this, they are thousands of years old and are poor. In contrast, New Zealand and Australia, just over 150 years ago were almost unknown, however, today they are developed and rich countries. The difference is not the natural resources that they have, as it is the case of Japan which has a very small territory not suitable for agriculture, however, it is the second largest world economy because their country is like an immense floating factory that receives materials from around the world and exports them processed. Neither the intelligence of the people is the difference, as evidenced by students from poor countries when migrate to rich countries and achieve excellent results in education. The ATTITUDE of the people is the difference. By studying the behavior of people in rich countries it is discovered that the majority of the population follows these rules: 1. The morality and respect as a basic principle. 2. The order, cleanliness and good appearance. 3. Honesty and their behavior to their peers. 4. Punctuality and presence. 5. Responsibility and the fact of not generating excuses to don't do what they have to do. 6. The desire to excel, preparation, not content with what they've got. 7. Respect for the rule. 8. Respect for the right of others to be better. 9. Their love for the work and dedication to his family. 10.Their eagerness to saving, investment and progress. Do we need more laws or rules of conduct? Wouldn't have to comply with and enforce these 10 simple rules? In South America and other poor countries, just a pussycat of the population follows these rules in their daily lives. We aren't poor because our countries don't have natural resources, or because there are no job opportunities, or because nature has been unkind to us. We simply lack character to meet these basic premises of functioning of societies, and above all ourselves respect and everyone around us. If you just want to progress easily change your attitude, remembering that when you're better, those around you may have a pattern of imitation. Remember it is never too late to improve yourself.