Jim Dorey was born and raised in the state of New Jersey. The youngest of five siblings in a working-class household, the virtue of hard work and effort was instilled in him at a young age. Jim was also fortunate enough to meet numerous mentors who exposed him to possibilities that rewarded his optimism, strong professional ethic, and ability to work in a SMART role as a product of a public school and state institution. He eventually rose through the ranks to become the CEO of a $1 billion company, receiving Harvard Business School alumni status along the way. The author is a firm believer in reaching out to others and helping them in whatever way he can, including by sharing his experiences, the challenges he faced, and how he overcame them.

Jim aims to present his book as a map to live a successful life as he shares some helpful advice and tools to shape yourself into a better version of yourself. His debut book “Just Keep Swimming Towards Success” is a product of hard work, good and bad experiences, and numerous life struggles.