Ever wish you had your own personal career and life coach, giving you advice and cheering you on? Now you do!

Jim Smith, Jr.’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious. Catch them—and enjoy your own journey From Average to Awesome.

Start reading at any point because, like success, getting to awesome is not a linear step-by-step process. Dozens of uplifting, true-life stories tell how others have catapulted themselves from mediocrity to stellar achievement—despite long odds. Each chapter ends with a self-quiz to help you reflect upon your own situation, rate your level of awesomeness, and move forward.

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Jim Smith, Jr. is himself a graduate of the “school of hard knocks,” yet has made the trip From Average to Awesome. Now he’s helping thousands of others to do the same. His insatiable, unrelenting drive to reach goals and fulfill passions has earned him the nickname, “Mr. Energy.” As a motivational keynote speaker and workshop presenter, his indomitable spirit always brings an instantaneous connection with his audiences.

Now the president of his own company, JIMPACT Enterprises, Inc., Jim Smith and his team work with corporate and organizational leaders, conducting “bootcamp” and other training meetings to inspire groups nationwide. He has won the prestigious Award of Excellence from the Vanguard Group of Investments, and has been inducted into the Temple University Gallery of Success.

Read about Jim Smith, Jr.'s other ASTD Press title, Crash and Learn.