Despite what some would have us believe, success is not built on resentment and fear.

Success, they taught me, is built on the foundation of courage, hard-work and individual responsibility. Despite what some would have us believe, success is not built on resentment and fears.

Success is the American Dream. And that success is not something to be ashamed of, or to demonize.

Success is not built on success. It's built on failure. It's built on frustration. Sometimes its built on catastrophe.

My parents grew that small business from one 18-year-old guarding a bingo to more than 125 employees in three states. And sure, there was help along the way. But my parents took the risk. They stood up. And you better believe they built it.

True success is overcoming the fear of being unsuccessful.