Stop hiding behind Code (Comfort Zone)

Short summary

A developer recounts missing a networking opportunity because they spent prep time building a QR-code business card instead of refining their pitch. The experience highlighted that friction kills human connection and that developers often optimize the wrong things — technology instead of message clarity. The takeaway: prioritize a clear 30-second introduction and the courage to speak up over clever technical solutions.

• •Developer missed networking opportunity by over-engineering a digital business card
• •Friction from tech solutions can undermine human connection at events
• •Clear pitch and confidence matter more than clever tools for networking

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