Your first yes sets a direction — and direction matters more than speed.

In Letter #2 of the Dear Graduate series, David McIntyre, Phillip Rich, and Jon Dzyuba tackle one of the biggest mistakes new grads make: taking a job instead of making a move. They break down three questions every graduate should ask before accepting an offer, explain how to tell the difference between a wrong fit and a hard start, and give practical guidance on what to do in the first 90 days if you suspect you made the wrong call.

Key topics covered:

— Culture fit, manager quality, and growth trajectory as decision filters

— How urgency creates short-term thinking with long-term consequences

— The right way to leave a job you've just started — without burning bridges

— Why a wrong first move is not a life sentence

Hosts: David McIntyre, Phillip Rich, Jon Dzyuba

Show: Beyond Day One Podcast | Produced by Foundations for Success

Website: foundations4success.com

Social: @found4success

Your GPA stops mattering almost immediately after graduation. Employers aren't looking at your grades — they're asking three questions: Can we trust you? Will you represent us well? How hard will you be to manage? The shift from school to work requires a completely different mindset. Stop trying to prove how smart you are. Start proving how useful you are.

In this first episode of the Dear Graduate series, David McIntyre, Phillip Rich, and Jon Dzyuba open an honest conversation with every new graduate entering the workforce. From why your GPA is already a figure of the past, to the most common mistake new hires make in their first 30 days, to the concept of using graduation as a moment of professional reinvention, this episode provides real help for the real world of work.

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You can have all the motivation in the world, but if your body isn't ready for the workday, none of it matters. In this final episode of our Stamina series, David, Phil, and Jon tackle the physical side of stamina that most people overlook: sleep, movement, and nutrition.
Did you know 1 in 3 American adults aren't getting enough sleep? And that sleep deprivation can look exactly like low motivation at work? In this episode, we break down why your body's recovery matters more than you think, why that weekend sleep catch-up isn't saving you, and how just 10 minutes of movement a day can reduce fatigue by up to 65%.

David closes out the series with three practical, no-excuse takeaways you can start this week, and ties it all back to the bigger picture: your physical habits and your professional performance are more connected than you realize.
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