My summer schedule
Summary
The article expresses a personal shift in communication frequency and perspective towards the Salesforce ecosystem. It highlights a noticeable change in Salesforce’s direction, including concerns about product changes, AI prioritization before fixing core issues, and organizational decisions that affect customer trust. It encourages Salesforce professionals to take a step back, be more mindful, and appreciate the current moment amid ongoing ecosystem changes.
Takeaways
- Recognize signs of major shifts in the Salesforce ecosystem and company direction.
- Balance professional engagement with personal mindfulness and real-world presence.
- Be critical of rapid changes that may impact core Salesforce functionalities.
- Allow space for reflection to adapt to evolving Salesforce landscapes.
As summer begins, I’ve decided to take a more relaxed approach to these emails. Rather than committing to 4-5 emails per week, for the coming months, they may range anywhere between 1-5 per week. Aside from spending more time outside, or being with friends and family, I feel a shift in the Salesforce ecosystem. This shift is slight for now, but it’s becoming more noticeable. The feeling is this: Salesforce isn’t the same company it was 10 years ago. I’m not sure where it’s trying to go, but it feels like it’s losing the admiration of its customers. Constantly changing product names, aggressively pushing AI and agents when core functionality is still broken, quickly imposing highly impactful changes in the name of security, firing employees on a whim – the list goes on. So I feel the need to step back and breath a little. The takeaway For the next few months, I’ve decided to spend more time in the real world. And I’ll be more present, mindful, and grateful for the life I have right now.