I knew many girlfriends and wives who were not happy Fantasy Football is back for another season but I had no idea that our productivity in the U.S. suffers as well. I certainly should have but I never thought about it.
A recent article on NBC sports written by David Sweet stated Fantasy Football cost the U.S. economy 9 billion dollars each seventeen week season at 500 million a week. Wow!
I knew I thought about and enjoyed it a little too much and I make sure that it does not interfere with anything but WOW!! I have been tempted a few times myself but have stayed true to my profession! I stick to my working agenda from 9AM to 5PM and I am not allowed to talk football or go to my league site during that time.. It is hard and sometimes I cheat at lunch but I have kept to my commitment. I have a mean boss, me! (and luckily a couple of others)
I know many of you are doubters since I am writing this for everyone to read but it is true. Honest... I mean it... Seriously... Okay sometimes I cheat but it just a minute or two here and there. It never interferes with things I HAVE to do! But that may have been why I have not blogged in the last week. I had to prepare for my fantasy draft while on vacation and then catch up with everyone else. Luckily I have a very understanding wife who loves football. Maybe it is because she is a Packers fan? If you love Fantasy Football it helps to find a wife who enjoys football. I highly recommend it.
I have seen some girlfriends eyes roll very quickly when their boyfriends or husbands started talking Fantasy Football (to be politically correct I know a few ladies who love fantasy football and their respective other could have cared less about it). Considering some of the reactions I have seen, I really do not talk about it outside of my circle of football friends and that is only if they are with other people who might care about it. Besides I do not want people to think I am a slacker!
So just remember! It is only seventeen weeks of meaningless football! Make sure you spend time doing productive things first and quality time with your family!
But if you have any good fantasy football tips please email me!!
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