“Things that appear irrelevant yet work: moths have cocoons, bears have
caves, and men have fantasy football”
The sitcom Seinfeld was supposedly a show about nothing,
yet it captivated millions of viewers. With
that being said, I would like to make a case for fantasy football, which some understandably
consider irrelevant. In the process, I hope to pass along some tips
to those who do not understand or grasp this phenomenon. Playing fantasy
football, at least for me is my ultimate nothing box. A place where I can go for a few minutes a day,
while I take charge of an imaginary team and make moves no one questions. Not
to mention, if my team loses one week I have no fear of being fired.
Before I go any further might I add a disclaimer: I
do not condone or recommend that fantasy football should be placed in front of
family time and or work around the house.
However, when done moderately can provide an excellent form of
relaxation.
So, here are a few key phrases I believe can increase your fantasy football I .Q.
Tip#1: If you’re
taking him, he must be a good pick. By
making this statement you will immediately get the attention and admiration of
just about any man. Speaking as a guy,
men love approval rather than, my
grandmother can pick better than you.
Tip #2: Adrian, Aaron or Drew. If you are feeling brave and the subject
of fantasy football comes up you can always drop one of these three names. Adrian Peterson, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers
are all can’t miss players and it validates you as someone that knows a little
something about football. When you pay
attention to something men like, you are paying attention to them.
Tip #3: Always
pick points. The reason this works
is because your answer is vague, yet empowering. It shows you care without putting any strain
on him to pick someone you might have normally otherwise suggested. Simply put, you have put the ball in his
court.
Tip#4: Put
your hand on his shoulder. My wife
taught me this one. More than once while I was doing my Fantasy Football thing
on the computer she has gently placed her hand on my shoulder. Positive reinforcement instead of words can
go a long way for men, at least for me.
This lets me know she doesn’t mind me doing something she doesn’t fully
understand. Instead of analyzing me she
is accepting me for who I am. Word of
caution, only do this with a spouse or loved one, does not apply to strangers.
Tip#5: Are you’re doing that again? My last piece of advice is to avoid saying
the above-mentioned question. I
understand that this commonly used phrase can be warranted at times. But, I believe,“ hey honey would you like to
watch something together in few minutes
says the same thing without all the angst.” There have been times in the past where
I had become too obsessed with being a coach of an imaginary team and needed to
come back to reality.
Directly below is a YouTube clip I watched right
before I went to my fantasy football draft last Saturday. It is a story
entitled “Mr. Irrelevant” that provides some real perspective and few tears as
well. Double click below and enjoy.
The story of John Tuggle's battle against cancer and how he affected his
Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells and his New York Giant teammates is one that
should give us pause. Like Coach
Parcells said, “some attributes you just can’t see.” Often things that seem irrelevant take on a
form of relevance if we do them with fervor and a good attitude. Like John Tuggle it matters how we do life.
Relevance in life is most often measured not in what you are doing, but in
how you are doing it.
Swavel
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