text: Jim Smith, Jr. has created a non-fiction motivational book, From Average to Awesome: 41 Plus Gifts in 41 Plus Years, that combines exciting autobiographical references from 41 years of living with powerful anecdotes from his colleagues and friends. Jim provides candid, though provoking anecdotes, powerful action steps, and a clear look into self-empowerment. Living what he shares while mixing energy with humility, Smith has the awesome ability to get people to believe in themselves/. “We evolve, we grow. Awesome is going to consistently change But I guess inside, if you are happy – not content, but happy – fulfilled and passionate about whatever it is you are doing, that’s a place called awesome”