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Book Description

From Average to Awesome: Lessons for Living an Extraordinary Life details the transformation process to passion, purpose and power! Candid, thought-provoking anecdotes and a powerful action plan, make From Average to Awesome a quick, yet emotional read. Author, Jim Smith, Jr., explains the effects of adverse situations and how personal experiences can transform anyone from average to awesome! From Average to Awesome is much more than a rah-rah motivational self-help book. The 'no-pain, no gain' theory is brought to life as Smith describes the high hurdles he's cleared to get to awesome. From Average to Awesome features ways to get the junk out the trunk, strategies for dealing with pain, steps for becoming more disciplined, tips for thriving and surviving in corporate America, pointers for capturing and savoring special moments, ways to self-reward, and methods for connecting with all types of people.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of content
  3. Foreward
  4. Introduction: From Grade School to the School of Hard Knocks, to Awesome!
  5. Chapter 1: Build Character by Persevering
  6. Chapter 2: Savor Your Meaningful Moments in Life
  7. Chapter 3: Remember Your Titans
  8. Chapter 4: Don't Go to Pity Parties
  9. Chapter 5: Expect an Awesome Day!
  10. Chapter 6: Fire Hard Kid!
  11. Chapter 7: Make Time,Not Excuses,for Your Loved Ones
  12. Chapter 8: Do Your Homework,Then Ace Your Test
  13. Chapter 9: Stop Taking Life So Seriously
  14. Chapter 10: Become the CEO of You
  15. Chapter 11: Aim High
  16. Chapter 12: Don't Expect Everyone to Applaud Your Awesome Efforts
  17. Chapter 13: Be Yourself—Everyone Else Is Taken
  18. Chapter 14: Play the Hand You're Dealt
  19. Chapter 15: Live with a Forgiving Spirit
  20. Chapter 16: Remember That the Cure for Your Pain Is in Your Pain
  21. Chapter 17: Look for Opportunities to Elevate Others
  22. Chapter 18: Fearlessly Unleash Your Greatness and Creativity
  23. Chapter 19: Listen to the Music,Then Produce Awesome Results
  24. Chapter 20: Don't Put Your Goals on Layaway
  25. Chapter 21: Reexamine How You See the World and Yourself
  26. Chapter 22: Eliminate the Aspects of Your Life That Keep You from Being Awesome
  27. Chapter 23: Enjoy Today as Another Adventure in Your Awesome Journey!
  28. Chapter 24: Take Ownership of All That Happens--It's All an Awesome Challenge
  29. Chapter 25: Do Something Different This Time--Get Out of Your Comfort Zone!
  30. About the Author
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