New Hire Energy Trailer: Build Trust Fast in Your First Job

12 Oct 2026 · 1 min

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TJ Walker reveals three words that make new hires sound like they don't belong, then gives you the exact phrase to use when your boss asks something you can't answer. Say "I don't know yet, but I'll find out and have it to you by 2 o'clock" to sound reliable instead of lost.

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Ultimize. I don't know. 3 words that terrify every new hire because you're sure that the second you say them, everyone finds out that you don't belong. So here's your first tactic, and you can use it tomorrow. When your boss asks you something you can't answer, don't freeze and don't fake it. Say this: I don't know yet, but I'll find out and have it to you by 2 o'clock. You don't look clueless. You look reliable. You just turned that one thing you were scared of into proof you can be counted on. Hi, I'm your host, TJ Walker, and this is New Higher Energy, part of Ultimize, the world's largest personal development podcast, audiobook, and online learning network. That's this whole series— not vague pep talks, but small, specific moves that make people trust you fast. In your first real job. If those first 90 days feel like pure guesswork, come with me. Let's make them your advantage.