Are you feeling stuck, thinking you don't have the pedigree or background to succeed? Dean Svarc shares his inspiring history to give you hope. He began as an apprentice machinist and mechanic, holding two or three jobs simultaneously for years. He reveals his traumatic past: growing up in an "extremely abusive household," leaving home at 17, and facing times when he was negative $115 in the bank with no food.

Dean insists: You are your only limiting factor. If he can move from that traumatic background to becoming a multi-time CEO and author, anyone can. His success stemmed from two non-negotiable characteristics: he fought for the right thing and he persisted.

The fundamental key to his evolution was a conscious mindset shift: choosing not to mimic the toxicity of his past, and learning emotional intelligence and security. Dean is proud of his mistakes, including losing hundreds of thousands in investments. He tells his children only of his failures, so they know it is okay to fall down and learn.

Stop listening to the inner voice of self-doubt. Don't take advice from people who haven't lived the life you want. You are a winner just for trying. Read the book, change your mindset, and recognize you are not alone.

Next time, we discuss the tactical indicators that tell you if your company is truly ready for change.

If you've made it this far, you are a winner! Get the guidance you need to succeed.

• Learn the roadmap to success: Pre-order/Order Trojan Horse: The Unseen Solution to Critical Business Problems.

• Visit Dean’s website: DeanSvarc.com