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What software developers can learn from Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi just won the world cup 2022. (Did you watch the final match? Incredible!) He is considered the best footballer of all time — the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time). Even though software development and football don’t have much in common and as surprising as it sounds, we do think there are a few things even we software developers can learn from the GOAT.
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Lionel Messi is a professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the best soccer players in the world. Though software developers and footballers work in different fields — one mostly running while the other mostly sitting, software developers may be able to learn a few things from his career and approach to work:
- Hard work and dedication: Messi is known for his relentless work ethic and his dedication to improving his skills. He has consistently demonstrated a willingness to put in the time and effort required to be successful, which is an important trait for any software developer to have.
- Collaboration and teamwork: Messi is a key member of the Barcelona football team, and he has demonstrated the ability to work…
