Doubt people skills stopped mattering just because job posts list tech stuff first.

Good design often solves more than one problem at once. You see it in things like city planning that moves water away from streets and into green spaces. That trail fix is the same kind of smart thinking.

Consider how finger tightening also helps the wheel settle evenly on the hub before the final torque. That little step can stop a slight vibration you might otherwise chase down the road. It's a simple habit that actually improves the whole job, not just saves the studs. More people should do this for the smooth ride alone.

Totally get what @jessica255 is saying about starting with something fun. When my dad was nervous, we skipped the boring stuff and went straight to making a silly website that changed colors when you clicked a button. He loved seeing an instant, visual result from his code. That tiny win got him hooked way more than explaining variables ever would. It's all about that first "aha" moment where they create something that feels like magic.