Average to Amazing
How to Create Career Success in an Era of Constant Change
What if your best career move wasn’t about a promotion, but a mindset shift?
Helping you make better hiring and career decisions.
About the book
Why I wrote Average to Amazing, who it’s for, and how it can help you build long-term momentum in your career, not just land a job.
Introduction
Why This Book, Why Now
We spend too much time working for work not to work.
That’s something I’ve said many times over the years, not because it sounds clever, but because it’s true.
For many professionals, work feels like a treadmill.
We move from job to job, project to project, quarter to quarter, but never stop to ask:
Is this getting me anywhere I want to go?
Average to Amazing
How to Create Career Success
in an Era of Constant Change
What if your best career move wasn’t about a promotion, but a mindset shift?
Helping you make better hiring and career decisions.
About the book
Why I wrote Average to Amazing, who it’s for, and how it can help you build long-term momentum in your career, not just land a job.
Introduction
Why This Book, Why Now
We spend too much time working for work not to work.
That’s something I’ve said many times over the years, not because it sounds clever, but because it’s true.
For many professionals, work feels like a treadmill.
We move from job to job, project to project, quarter to quarter, but never stop to ask:
Is this getting me anywhere I want to go?
Intentionally short. Designed for real life.
In a world full of long-winded theory and 300-page business books that collect dust, this book is different.
It gets to the point.
It gives you clarity, focus, and tools that fit real life.
You can read it in a morning, on a flight, or over a quiet weekend and then use the ideas, worksheets, and reflection tools for months and years to come.
The reading is short.
The impact is long.
Intentionally short. Designed for Real Life.
In a world full of long-winded theory and 300-page business books that collect dust, this book is different.
It gets to the point.
It gives you clarity, focus, and tools that fit real life.
You can read it in a morning, on a flight, or over a quiet weekend and then use the ideas, worksheets, and reflection tools for months and years to come.
The reading is short.
The impact is long.
Why this book matters now
Work has changed. AI is everywhere. Careers are less predictable. Paths are no longer linear.
The people who thrive today have one thing in common:
They make better decisions.
Better decisions about where to focus.
Better decisions about timing.
Better decisions about opportunities, and what to avoid.
Average to Amazing helps you build clarity, confidence, and a practical strategy that works in the real world.
What the book helps you do
A career isn’t built on luck. It’s built on decisions.
This book gives you a practical blueprint for creating momentum, meaning, and growth in a world that never stops changing.
You’ll learn how to:
- Build momentum that lasts beyond your next role
- Find clarity, meaning, and direction in your work
- Create career success in an era of constant change
- Stop drifting and start designing your path
- Apply fundamentals that actually work in the real world
- Make better decisions about your career direction and timing
This isn’t theory. It’s what works.
The Five Fundamentals
At the core of the book are five timeless fundamentals that shape real career success:
1. Capability
Deliver real value, grow your skills, and build confidence over time.

2. Communication
Express yourself clearly, influence decisions, and earn trust.

3. Community
Build relationships and networks that support your growth.

4. Consistency
Small, steady actions that compound into long-term success.

5. Curiosity
Stay relevant, adaptable, and always learning.
Why this book matters now
Work has changed. AI is everywhere. Careers are less predictable. Paths are no longer linear.
The people who thrive today have one thing in common:
They make better decisions.
Better decisions about where to focus.
Better decisions about timing.
Better decisions about opportunities, and what to avoid.
Average to Amazing helps you build clarity, confidence, and a practical strategy that works in the real world.
What the book helps you do
This book gives you a practical blueprint for creating momentum, meaning, and growth in a world that never stops changing.
You’ll learn how to:
- Build momentum that lasts beyond your next role
- Find clarity, meaning, and direction in your work
- Create career success in an era of constant change
- Stop drifting and start designing your path
- Apply fundamentals that actually work in the real world
- Make better decisions about your career direction and timing
This isn’t theory. It’s what works.
The Five Fundamentals
At the core of the book are five timeless fundamentals that shape real career success:
1. Capability
Deliver real value, grow your skills, and build confidence over time.
2. Communication
Express yourself clearly, influence decisions, and earn trust.
3. Community
Build relationships and networks that support your growth.
4. Consistency
Small, steady actions that compound into long-term success.
5. Curiosity
Stay relevant, adaptable, and always learning.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jeremy Tiffin
With more than 20 years in executive search, I’ve helped thousands of professionals navigate career-defining transitions.
I’ve seen what makes careers work and what quietly holds people back.
My work has always focused on one simple idea:
Helping people make better hiring and career decisions.
Horizon Recruitment is built on the same belief.
Redefining the recruitment experience.
Jeremy Tiffin
Founder of Horizon Recruitment
& Just HR
With more than 20 years in executive search, I’ve helped thousands of professionals navigate career-defining transitions.
I’ve seen what makes careers work and what quietly holds people back.
My work has always focused on one simple idea:
Helping people make better hiring and career decisions.
Horizon Recruitment is built on the same belief.
Redefining the recruitment experience.
Speaking & Events
Bring this message to your next event

I speak at association events, leadership retreats, and career development sessions on:
LONG-TERM CAREER GROWTH
HIGH-PERFORMANCE FUNDAMENTALS
MAKING BETTER HIRING & CAREER DECISIONS
BUILDING CAREERS THAT LAST IN A WORLD OF CONSTANT CHANGE
LONG-TERM CAREER GROWTH
HIGH-PERFORMANCE FUNDAMENTALS
MAKING BETTER HIRING & CAREER DECISIONS
BUILDING CAREERS THAT LAST IN A WORLD OF CONSTANT CHANGE
Companion Worksheets & Toolkit
Unlock your bonus tools
These worksheets are included when you get your copy of Average to Amazing.
To access them, confirm your copy of the book and enter your email. You’ll receive:
S.O.L.V.E. Framework
Dad’s Guide
Career Toolkit
S.O.L.V.E. Framework
Dad’s Guide
Career Toolkit
S.O.L.V.E. Framework
Dad’s Guide
Career Toolkit
The Horizon Connection
Average to Amazing is built on the same philosophy that guides Horizon Recruitment:
Better decisions change lives and businesses.
If your organization wants help making smarter hiring decisions,
or if you're exploring your next career step, Horizon can help.
The Horizon Connection
Average to Amazing is built on the same philosophy that guides Horizon Recruitment:
Better decisions change lives and businesses.
If your organization wants help making smarter hiring decisions,
or if you're exploring your next career step, Horizon can help.