Your Degree Got You the Job. This Playbook Will Get You the Career.

I've spent 50 years in the trenches of tech and business. This is the no-nonsense guide to the unspoken rules they don't teach you in college.

So, you did it. You walked across the stage, grabbed that diploma, and landed your first real job. Congratulations. Now, let me ask you a question: Does it feel like you've been handed the keys to a car you don't know how to drive?

If you're nodding your head, you're not alone. I've seen it a thousand times in my 50-year career—from the military to running my own tech company since '95. Bright, talented graduates show up on day one, ready to change the world, only to stumble over the simple stuff: confusing emails, missed deadlines, and awkward conversations with their boss.

Why? Because college teaches you how to be a great student. The working world requires you to be a savvy professional, and nobody gives you the rulebook.

Until now.

I've distilled five decades of experience into a career launch kit. This isn't academic theory; this is the practical, real-world advice I wish someone had given me when I was a cocky young programmer. It’s your unfair advantage.

What’s in Your Toolkit?

This bundle is five targeted playbooks, each designed to solve a critical piece of the professional puzzle.

Here's the breakdown:

1. The First Five Years Career Playbook: My 42-page flagship guide is your new roadmap. We'll cover everything from thinking like an owner to mastering meetings and managing your manager. It’s packed with scripts and templates you can use immediately.
2. The Managing Up Masterclass: This is your secret weapon for turning your boss into your biggest advocate. Learn to decode their style, anticipate their needs, and communicate in a way that builds unshakable trust.
3. The Unspoken Rules of Professional Email: In today's world, your keyboard is your reputation. This guide will stop you from sabotaging your career with sloppy, confusing, or passive-aggressive emails. Learn to write with clarity and confidence.
4. The How to Take Feedback Workbook: Criticism can feel like an attack, but it's actually career fuel. This workbook gives you the framework to absorb feedback without getting defensive, turning every critique into a stepping stone for growth.
5. Don't Screw This Up (The Checklist): Read this one first. It's a quick-hitter guide to dodging the five most common—and career-killing—mistakes new professionals make. Avoid the potholes that trip up everyone else.

This bundle is for you if:

• You're in your first professional job and feel like you're flying blind.
• You're tired of guessing what your boss really wants from you.
• You know you’re smart, but you're struggling to prove your value.
• You want direct, no-fluff advice from someone who's seen it all.

Stop learning through painful trial and error. The playbook is right here.

Grab your toolkit and start building a career that lasts.