30 Days to Be a Better Tech Bro Challenge
On January 8, 2026 By newsroom Topic: How To
30 Days to Be a Better Tech Bro
Ship value. Lose the ego.
| Day | Old Habit | Upgrade | Action Taken | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name-dropping tools | Explain basics clearly | Helped junior dev | Trust gained |
| 2 | Overengineering | Simplify solution | Removed unnecessary layers | Faster load time |
| 3 | Mocking beginners | Teach patiently | Answered “dumb” question | Respect earned |
| 4 | Building in isolation | Ask for feedback | Shared early draft | Better design |
| 5 | Chasing hype stacks | Solve real problems | Talked to actual user | Clarity |
| 6 | Ignoring documentation | Write docs | Added README | Reusable work |
| 7 | Arguing online | Ship instead | Closed open issue | Momentum |
| 8 | Stack bragging | Outcome focus | Measured user impact | Real metrics |
| 9 | Working nonstop | Protect energy | Stopped at sane hour | Clear thinking |
| 10 | Ignoring UX | Watch real usage | User tested live | Humility |
| 11 | Premature optimization | Make it work first | Shipped basic version | Progress |
| 12 | Tech jargon overload | Plain language | Explained to non-tech | Understanding |
| 13 | Defensive code reviews | Listen openly | Accepted suggestion | Better code |
| 14 | Solo hero mode | Collaborate | Paired on feature | Faster delivery |
| 15 | Ignoring edge cases | Think user-first | Handled failure states | Fewer bugs |
| 16 | Rewriting from scratch | Refactor gently | Improved existing code | Stability |
| 17 | Tool hopping | Stick with stack | Finished pending task | Completion |
| 18 | Overpromising | Set realistic scope | Reduced feature list | On-time ship |
| 19 | Ignoring ops | Think maintenance | Added logging | Easier debugging |
| 20 | Hoarding knowledge | Share learnings | Wrote internal note | Team lift |
| 21 | Comparing to others | Focus on progress | Reviewed own commits | Confidence |
| 22 | Building cool demos | Build boring value | Fixed user pain | Retention |
| 23 | Skipping tests | Test basics | Added sanity tests | Fewer regressions |
| 24 | Ignoring non-tech teammates | Learn their context | Joined product call | Alignment |
| 25 | Feature creep | Say no | Cut one feature | Simplicity |
| 26 | Keyboard-first mindset | Think human-first | Improved copy text | Clarity |
| 27 | Chasing perfection | Ship version 1 | Released update | User feedback |
| 28 | Ignoring beginners | Mentor quietly | Reviewed junior PR | Growth culture |
| 29 | Being the smartest | Be the most useful | Unblocked teammate | Trust |
| 30 | Ego-driven identity | Builder mindset | Shipped value quietly | Better tech bro |
