Mauricio Pochettino hailed Tottenham's fighting spirit as his players came from behind to beat Everton 2-1 at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
Spurs have already lost four times at home this season but goals from Christian Eriksen and Roberto Soldado cancelled out Kevin Mirallas' opener and ensured all three points stayed in north London.
Pochettino has previously questioned the mental toughness of his team but the Argentine was delighted with a hard-fought victory.
"Our mentality and our spirit today were fantastic," said the manager.
"This is what we want. We need to keep this feeling. It is impossible always to win but with the spirit and mentality we showed today, it will be easier to win games."
He added: "Everton have a very good squad and for us it is not only three points, it is a little bit more than three points.
"It is important to grow and build on the victory."
Spurs, who are now seventh in the table and two points off fourth spot, played with more urgency and attacking verve, which rallied the home support.
Ahead of the international break, striker Emmanuel Adebayor said Tottenham had been afraid to get on the ball during their 2-1 defeat to Stoke due to the negative atmosphere at White Hart Lane, but Pochettino believes the fans played an important part in his side's victory.
"I understand our supporters were angry because if you lose four games at home, it is impossible for the supporters to be happy," he added.
"I understand that but today the team sent a different signal to our supporters and it is important to keep this feeling and mentality for the rest of the season.
"Today wasn't easy because they scored with their first shot and after we turned the result around in the first half.
"I think it was important how our supporters helped the team."
Soldado's goal came on the brink of half-time and was his first in 593 minutes of competitive action.
The Spaniard latched onto Aaron Lennon's pass before coolly slotting the ball past Tim Howard and into the far corner.
"You need to give confidence to the player to keep working hard," Pochettino said of the former Valencia front-man.
"It has not been easy for him but you need to motivate the player - it is always frustrating for a striker who does not score.
"Today he scored and he is happy, he is more free because he feels the pressure.
"It is important for the team that the striker scores goals."
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