As we move in to 2012, it is important to reflect on 2011 and what you learned. Every year you should find something to challenge yourself. Some might try to learn a new language, others may try to learn to cook, do a triathlon, or workout to look good in pajama jeans. For 2011, I challenged myself by playing fantasy football.
You might say “Gaya playing fantasy football…are you crazy?” I have probably never watched a full football game in my life. A few of my girlfriends in Atlanta had a league going, and I decided to challenge myself. I had no idea what a Tight End was, I am still confused if football is in halves or quarters….and I still don’t! ahahha.
I picked my players at first based on how they looked, but I found I had a bunch of quarterbacks and no other positions. Later, I learned the error in my ways, and started picking players based on their averages. There were 6 girls in the league, and guess what – I think I got 2nd place! I am not completely sure though, because the ESPN website is confusing sometimes (or most times!).
Lessons for next time:
- If you want to be good, you should care (about winning and about the sport).
- You should put a little money in the pot (we played without any cash on the table….so it is easy to stop caring).
- You should set a reminder on your calendar to switch out players each week
- Don’t emotionally attach yourself to a player or how good the player was supposed to be….if they start doing poorly, give them the boot.
- Don’t pick players just upon their looks.
- I won’t be trying to be a professional football player anytime soon, there are sooo many injuries, torn this, pulled that…no thanks!
What challenging stuff are you doing for 2012?
2 comments:
Very impressive. It would be quite the challenge for me too!
this is absolutely hilarious. i've never joined a fantasy league before, but if/when i do, i'll be sure to take these pointers into account.
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