There is no breakthrough without a breakdown.
The one common denominator of all successful people is their hunger to push through their fears.
Life is about the moments: Don't wait for them, create them!
Find a great role model, perhaps someone who struggled and only really succeeded when older. Their biography and what they've done differently from you will help you. If such a person is willing to mentor you or at least allow you to work around them, great.
Success comes from taking the initiative and following up or persisting.
We always have a choice.