My greatest career failures and how I overcame them

[@Schang75]

I have to say this is EXACTLY what I needed to hear/watch today. I just attended your SF webinar with a few other panelists and will have to continue watching more of your vids here to get a few laughs & insightful suggestions.

[@dvdkliu]

Thx Sue!!

[@shashichin8508]

You are a true leader David!! Thanks for the advice and inspiration.

[@dvdkliu]

Thank you Shashi!!

[@myboyjasper]

David - this was great! Am glad that you realized that management is not for you and for having the courage to follow your heart and your instincts. I have been in IT my whole career (and that is a LOOONG time), and the idea of being a manager was never appealing to me. You have made an impact on many lives with your channel and your courses - what could be better than that? If I hadn't seen the YT commercial you did many years ago for Mike Wheeler's Salesforce Admin Udemy class, I never know of the opportunities that self-study and certifications offer. Keep the inspiration coming - your legions of fans love it!!!

[@dvdkliu]

Thank you 😭😭😭

[@shashichin8508]

Yea "You have made an impact on many lives with your channel and your courses" This is 100% correct.

[@dvdkliu]

😭😭😭

[@avinash4560]

David.. You are the Anthony Robbins of the Salesforce world... Thanks a lot for the inspiration.

[@dvdkliu]

Thanks lol great compliment!!

[@Mash-e1w]

I think every single person watching can relate. IT industry or not. It takes a big man to come clean on failure and losing all ego. You have achieved this Master Liu. Well done!

[@dvdkliu]

Cheers PW!

[@radhikabansal456]

David, you speak from heart. Both good and bad but everything so brutally honest. Thanks for your video it helped me to think about my career.

[@dvdkliu]

Thank you!!!

[@erikehresmann4699]

Hey David, Great video with some great stories! Your content is amazing and I've gotten a ton out of your Apex Academy courses. Keep on keeping on!

[@dvdkliu]

Thank you Erik!!!

[@benlafave5789]

Great advice. Keep up the great videos! Thank you!

[@manivelkannan6292]

Thank you so much ❤️ David

[@thanigaiarul9614]

Thanks a lot for inspiring us - An aspiring Salesforce Developer

[@getsimplesalesforce]

Thank you for taking the time to share all the insights from your life, really helpful!

[@dvdkliu]

Cheers!

[@JonathanMorrisMusic]

Great advice David. I think everyone needs to hear this kind of thing in 2020 since so many people have lost jobs, etc. I was actually sitting here cringing when you told the story about accidentally hitting the kid with the volleyball! 🙈🙈

[@dvdkliu]

😂😂😂 thank you Jonathan!

[@vevienneebanks2690]

Thanks for sharing David, you are the best. I was on the verge of tears listening to you especially the second example. I am so scared of failing that I try to prevent it by not putting myself out there. It's something I have struggled with for years. I know I have the potential to do so much more but feel paralyzed by fear. Maybe this is a sign to start to face my fear of failure.

[@dvdkliu]

Thanks Vevienne and yes hope this can help you look at failure differently!!

[@immersiverse2664]

needed this.

[@dvdkliu]

Thx!!

[@shubhambadame1002]

Actually yesterday I could not go to the interview call due to some problem with my laptop hardware so I was very sad as the call was fired but suddenly I saw this video and its blew my mind thinking how your good failures will come in good opportunity , Relieved my depressed mood from the last two days. What a coincidence. Thank you for always inspiring us.

[@dvdkliu]

😁😁😁

[@demohub]

Great content. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@dvdkliu]

Thank you!

[@MYukik]

Just to tell you thanks for all the videos

[@dvdkliu]

Thanks!!

[@ceciliawong1670]

Thanks for your sharing. This is an absolutely good inspiration.

[@dvdkliu]

Thanks!!

[@chatoanil]

Thank you David for your heart/volleyball touching story .. 😊

[@dvdkliu]

😘

[@MrDannyddog]

Touching story? Ask that poor little boy whose stroller exploded along with that blow on his face, was more than a touch imo😂😂😂😂 Jokes aside, I truly admire David's honesty. He's the man!!! Thank you for the wonderful videos.

[@dvdkliu]

Lmao

[@ramanpandher6655]

David you are such a fabulous person on the planet 🌎. You are such an inspiration 😊. I am actually out of words to praise more about you

[@dvdkliu]

Thank you Raman 😁😁😁

[@Starcom23]

This guy is genuine.

[@dvdkliu]

Thanks lol

[@akshayadivarekar5188]

that was awesome brother, i am feeling motivated right now!!!

[@dvdkliu]

Thanks!!! Go get it!!!

[@akshayadivarekar5188]

@@dvdkliu yes sir!

[@evill789]

Respect to your hard work, motivation , dedication & persistency man. 2:58 see you Sayonara good bye .

[@dvdkliu]

Thank you!

[@Abeladamu]

Why I'm I the only one not finding the whole ball/stroller connection funny? My stomach hurts just by the story telling. HILARIOUS. Everything else is a good lesson.

[@dvdkliu]

Thank you yes that was a golden moment where is the love!!!! LOL

[@justinbolner2918]

Thanks David! Got my Sales Cloud exam coming up so this may be timely advice, haha!

[@dvdkliu]

Ha ha ha good luck!

[@justinbolner2918]

@@dvdkliu Thanks again. Also, I got to thinking that my response was maybe a bit facetious and I'm sorry for that. To be clear I do sincerely appreciate this message. It helps me get over the fear of even trying because of the reminder that there is opportunity on the other side no matter the outcome.

[@dvdkliu]

@@justinbolner2918 ha ha ha didn't feel that way at all I know you've been chill from your prev comments. Thanks for mentioning it though!

[@TheImprenditore]

Thanks for sharing David! I wouldn't call them failures, i'll call them painful life experiences :) 1st one was clearly an accident, assuming you had zero malicious intent on hitting a child. 2nd you gave management a try and you find out you didn't like it, which is completely fine. It would be a failure if you had actually stay on even longer :P

[@dvdkliu]

Thx!!

[@jeremyadam7123]

David, you are so inspiring. How did you balance the emotions of (quitting) losing the position vs waiting for something better? I mean were you unhappy for a while when you did that?

[@dvdkliu]

Still unhappy about it to be honest. I still wonder if I should give it another try. The biggest thing though is I look at all the managers in my org and I don't envy their job one bit. Not even for 3x my pay. And that to me is a sign it's not for me. In terms of making $$ I believe individual contributors have opportunities to make more money than managers, esp with side gigs

[@SaaS_Components]

@@dvdkliu "I still wonder if I should give it another try": don't... You were driven by your gut-feeling, just acknowledge the idea and focus on moving on... Nice video as usual and thanks for sharing.

[@dvdkliu]

Thanks man yea I gotta let go

[@jarrelldunson]

Thanks you for sharing - especially about time when it was hard, or times when it hurt. I appreciate the encouragement... and the call to change perspectives, from failure to opportunity. Please pray I will do the same .- as it is easy to lose focus and perspective. Thanks, Jarrell

[@dvdkliu]

You got this Jarrell I believe!

[@crystal7799]

For what is worth, I would love to have a manager like you.

[@dvdkliu]

Thank you lol makes me feel good

[@yashasvitalwar4246]

Hi David... its really encouraging to hear you and you career path. I am preparing for Admin cert. Soon after I would like to start with PD1. How can I get developer's training from you?

[@dvdkliu]

I've got a whole course on bit.ly/go-apex !

[@derekandme]

Great video David! You're not a people person? You seem pretty damn good at relating to and inspiring people, though!

[@dvdkliu]

Thanks 🤣

[@atforgie]

Thank God I’m not the only one who hates being a manager!! And good to know you can still be successful without taking that path.

[@dvdkliu]

😁😁😁😁

[@serafinoconto6154]

Awesome story and honesty! Just curious, why did you choose to educate about Salesforce?

[@dvdkliu]

That was more luck than anything. I found out after I started it that it was hot and I just stuck to it

[@VineetKumarX]

Funny coincidence: I was asked today by my manager about my future career planning and gave me two choices: Independent contractor or management role. They told me that they can help me plan a career path where if I choose management then I would first be given mentorship which would enhance my skills and then later may be provided a team to lead. What I did next is still making me baffled. I started saying that I gravitate towards IC role, but then I moved my discussion towards the fact that I *can* take a management role. But deep down inside I think I know the introvert I am. I only changed my preference since I thought maybe I would get a good promotion and a good raise if I choose people leadership. I think I should correct my mistake tomorrow by coming out and speaking the truth. Or should I? Maybe I can give management a chance? I really am not sure.

[@dvdkliu]

You're right it's like the exact situation I went through. I learned a lot about myself from trying the management path that I would've never learned otherwise, so I don't regret it. If I could go back in time I'd probably still try the manager route

[@VineetKumarX]

@@dvdkliu. Yes as much as I would love to be an independent contractor (probably because that sounds cooler in my head), I wouldn't know if I have the skills of leadership if I don't give it a shot. And even if I fail, I wouldn't regret since its not like a one way street, as you proved!

[@dmfool21]

Your great thank you.

[@dvdkliu]

Thank youu

[@yashasvitalwar4246]

Need help... My TrailHead is not working since morning... just showing "FORBIDDEN". I have tried different browsers.... Any idea whats this error for?

[@dvdkliu]

Sorry!

[@BB_KA-MAN]

Hi sir, Currently I am working in BPO industry,when I was saw your videos n inspired from your videos and i deside to move career into IT technology. so i choose & started to learnning Salesforce admin part from trailhead , salesforce hulk. Please help me for next step. Thank you

[@dvdkliu]

I have a lot of videos on this, see my channel!

[@isaachowell716]

Today I sent an embarrassing email to the CEO. You made me feel so much better 😂 thank yoy

[@dvdkliu]

LOL

[@matv1737]

can we edit adults Gene's?

[@sherrysimon4361]

Loved the stories :) As you prepare yourself to spend hours in front of the TV for today's final here's something: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKHIlGSka8R3ibs Vamos Rafa 🎾👊🏼

[@dvdkliu]

VAMOS RAFA!!!!!

[@dvdkliu]

VAMOS!!!

[@sherrysimon4361]

​ @David K. Liu This was a fun watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3a6ZaN3h9V8bZI I expected the final to be more competitive.. Rafa was on fire 🔥

[@dvdkliu]

🤣 young pirate RAFA 🤣🤣🤣

[@dvdkliu]

That vid makes me feel grateful to be alive during this era of tennis lol thanks for sharing Sherry

[@vetealaurent3380]

bring that rafa poster back mate !!

[@dvdkliu]

Gimme one more French Open Rafa I promise I will never ask for another slam!!!!!!! Gotta include that poster in next vid for good luck!!!!

[@dvdkliu]

I remembered your comment and brought it back today lol

[@vetealaurent3380]

David K. Liu you sure did! First thing I noticed on the new vid lol

[@TheRealMarleyMar]

lmfaoooo.....ahaha this was great👍. I did something similar with ⚽️!

[@michaelforbes4069]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA