Salesforce exec shares the advice he gives entry-level talent: 'Hard isn't necessarily bad.'

"As White raises his son and daughter during a period of rapid technological change, he said he preaches to his kids the importance of powering through moments that don't go as planned. He said resilience is pivotal and that it's important for people to focus on doing the hard things and being OK when things don't go as expected."

"Expectations, he said, are the "destroyer of hope and joy," and that when things don't go as planned, it often turns out to be a good thing down the line, even if it doesn't seem that way in the moment. "It's when we look back, and it's like, 'Oh man, I'm glad that didn't go the way I expected,' White said. 'But when you're in it, it's really hard.'""

Resilience and persistence are essential traits for navigating rapid technological change at home and work. Parents are encouraged to teach children to power through setbacks and accept that hard experiences can lead to better outcomes later. Expectations can destroy hope and joy when outcomes differ from plans, and reframing setbacks can reveal long-term benefits. Entry-level workers often arrive with strong technical ability and high output but need to improve persistence and willingness to tackle hard tasks. AI personal agents that generate responses from conversations, files, and workflows can help build confidence and counter imposter syndrome when deployed carefully.

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