Holidays can force us to reflect on the passage of time. As we age, we realize time becomes more finite.

By focusing on the quality of people around us rather than the quantity, those finite moments can become more valuable and last longer.
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Spending moments with people you don't want to be with can be a serious drain on everyone's time.

You don't have to "reject" the person/offer, but the alternative is lying to others & yourself.

To limit those times, we need to embrace the power of "no".

Saying no to people is hard. You might appear as rude, a jerk or not fun.

However, by saying no you set the boundaries of how you want to spend your time and with whom.

You maintain control, and keep opportunities open for the people you truly care about.

“You are the average of the five people
you spend the most time with”.

I've applied this quote from Jim Rohn by writing down the five people I want to spend the most time with outside my spouse & children.

It's been a helpful method in creating positive memorable experiences.

Be OK with saying no to secure valuable time.
Be happy who you spend your time with.
Be grateful for that time.
Simple but not easy.
Happy Holidays.

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Holiday Time Reflection With People

With more, injuries, Statcast data, and @MLB rule changes, can an almost 10 year old #fantasybaseball book still be relevant?

Yes!

Here are 4 evergreen components of @LarrySchechter's book "Winning Fantasy Baseball" to help you win your league in 2023?
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1)  Time

We all have the same amount each day.

Acquiring better access and use to time in doing anything depends on what you choose to prioritize.

Why bother complaining about not achieving a goal that you aren’t willing to put in the time & effort.

Time (cont'd)

Also, work smarter not harder. Putting in the time now to prepare for the long season ahead can reap dividends.

3 preparation keys described in "Winning Fantasy Baseball"
▶️ Projections
▶️ Value Formulas
▶️ In-Season Management

Let's dive in more:

▶️ Projections

Use projections but don't use them for 100% accuracy.  Aim for the best possible prediction of what a player is most likely to produce.

Some of my favorite projection systems:
• @steamerpro
• @ATCProjections
• @DerekCarty's BAT & BAT X

▶️ Value Formulas

Input projections into a formula to determine dollar values of one player compared to others in order to make better use of draft/FAAB resources.

Valuation Methods to Use:
• Z-Scores
• Standings Gain Points (SGP)
• Percentage Value Method (PVM)

▶️ In-Season Management

Mentioned this in a previous 🧵 but save time next year by investing and/or setting up in-season tools now to account for news, FAAB, lineup decisions, category goals, etc.

https://twitter.com/FBMindset/status/1583672818192961537

2) Value

"It's all about the value and ideally paying as little as possible to get as much value as possible."

When you keep your main idea/strategy simple, you do better to avoid distractions & focus on your priorities.

Look for deals, and don't complicate it.

3) Balance

By maintaining balance in your life and on your fantasy teams, you give yourself opportunities to not only take risks, but also weather the storms we all inevitably face.

It may sound boring, but as I often hear on the @PullHitterPod, "boring is beautiful".  Agree?

4) Common Sense

We all get caught up in the #fantasybaseball group think on the impact of players, matchups, schedules, rule changes, draft strategies, etc. Everybody has an opinion, but so do you.

It's important to step back,
use some common sense,
and trust yourself!

TL/DR; Larry's book "Winning Fantasy Baseball" is a must read, and no better time than now to read or re-read during the early part of the off-season.

4 evergreen components to absorb:
1) Time
2) Value
3) Balance
4) Common Sense
https://winningfantasybaseballthebook.com/

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4 Evergreen Components in the Book "Winning Fantasy Baseball"

Being efficient & effective with our time is hard.

Whether it's scrolling on autopilot or tumbling down rabbit holes, Twitter can be a time sink. And yet, it's so enormously helpful with #FantasyBaseball research & news.

Some ways to organize, streamline and save time.
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1. Utilize Lists

Whether setup as private or public, creating Twitter Lists can help you streamline scrolling by grouping accounts by their specialty. For example, injuries, starting pitchers, bullpens, team news, favorite analysts, etc.

Filter out the noise.

2. Organize Lists

Once you have formed your Twitter Lists, then you can pin them to the top of your timeline. I like the way this looks especially on your phone as you can swipe easily between them.

Now you can scroll with more intention.

3. Search Lists

Need to search for player news or anything else specifically from one of your private or public lists, use this search string:
[player name] list:[1234567890] (this is the Twitter List ID in the URL that you would input here)

Search more strategically.

4. Curate Lists w/@mailbrew

This was a game changer for me. Receive a newsletter style email giving you top links & best tweets from accounts in your Lists. I have this delivered daily for each List. You can also set this up for podcast feeds too!

Stop the obsessive checking.

5. Don't Forget Advanced Searches

Use Advanced Search where you can search by words, accounts, engagements and dates.

You can shortcut this a little by typing in the search bar:
[player name] or [search word] from: [username]

Very powerful and overlooked feature.

6. It's Still a Balance

Though it's great to be efficient & effective with our time, it's OK to explore sometimes. Every year there are fantastic new accounts in this Twitter Fantasy Baseball space that are contributing, and grateful when I find them.

It's supposed to be fun.

TL/DR; Twitter Lists are a fantastic way to create a curated feed from certain accounts that post valuable content within their niche.

1. Utilize Lists
2. Organize Lists
3. Search Lists
4. Curate Lists w/@mailbrew
5. Don't Forget Advanced Searches
6. It's Still a Balance

Quote that inspired this 🧵:

"Productivity is just doing the right things in a reasonably efficient amount of time and enjoying the process."
@AliAbdaal

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Using Twitter Lists/Searches & Mailbrew

No better time than now to setup some consistent processes for next year.

You can save time and frustration next year by setting up the following in-season tools used by many top #fantasbaseball players.  Discipline + Consistency = Long-term Success
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1. Weekly Category Tracker Schedule

You need to average around the 80th percentile in each scoring category to win your league. Create a schedule that breaks that down weekly.

Inside this article by @RyanRufe you can see a sample schedule.
https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article/nfbc-main-event-season-in-review-lessons-learned-66460

2. FAAB/Waiver Wire Budget Spreadsheet

If your league uses $ to pickup players in-season, allocate a certain amount each week for upside players and favorable streaming matchups. A budget controls unnecessary spending and makes sure you have $ to use in September.

3. FAAB/Waiver Wire Player Note System

From the @FantasyProcess
"Keep a running list of potential targets in an online document or on a piece of paper. Add to this list during the week after reading available articles or listening to podcasts or the radio."

Simple & easy.

4. Team & Player News Twitter Lists

To stay updated on team and player news, organize & create Twitter Lists from @MLB team beat writers. Not sure who to follow? This new podcast from @TripPlayFantasy can help!

https://twitter.com/DMendy02/status/1573671469128851457

5. Invest $ in Bullpen Research

Spend $ on high quality bullpen/closer research & save yourself some in-season pain. Some suggestions are:
• @RotoWireMLB Closer Grid @RyanRufe
• @BaseballHQ Bullpen Buyers Guide @DougDennis41
• #RelieverRecon Closer Charts from @gjewett9

TL/DR; Create less chaos & more consistency in your #fantasybaseball process by implementing some of these in-season tools next year.

1. Weekly Category Tracker
2. FAAB/Waiver Wire Budget
3. FAAB/Waiver Wire Notes
4. Team & Player News Twitter Lists
5. Invest in Bullpen Research

Some great quotes on consistency that inspired this 🧵:

“Success looks a lot like consistency over a long period of time.”
@mkobach

“The secrets are deceptively simple: - Consistency - Patience” @jackbutcher

“Intensity is overrated. Consistency is underrated.”
@ShaneAParrish

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5 Fantasy Baseball In-Season Tools

Don't be too busy to reflect on the #FantasyBaseball season that just ended. Reflection is a key component in minimizing future mistakes.

Some great articles/podcasts recently discussing reminders and lessons learned.  Some of the key points summarized below.
🧵 Time!

1. Get Bored Early In Drafts
Lean away from the shiny new toy syndrome with early draft picks. Establish your base for at-bats & innings pitched with players that have less perceived risk of injury and/or lack of playing time. It's a long season, and you need volume.

2. Diversify Upfront But Not As Much Later
With so many good players to draft in early rounds, u don't need to tighten your player pool so much. Instead, take your conviction picks later in drafts where if they fail your teams won't be as impacted.

3. Play To Your Strengths & Trust Yourself
There is no one way to win this game. Whether u subscribe to one strategy or not (e.g.,pocket aces, wait on saves/steals), format play to your strengths. Sometimes u just have to trust your instincts/analysis & avoid the group think.

4. Save Those FAAB $
Some sort of budget is helpful even with fake $ playing fake baseball. Prioritize having $ to spend on players in September. Don't overspend on short term player rentals, and very rarely does a big spend on one player pan out. Pace your spending.

5. Struggling Between Two Lives
It's a balancing act between real life and fantasy life. Maybe you need to cut back on how many leagues u play. Maybe you need to play in a different league type to be successful. Remember, what's best for others might not be best for you.

6. You're Not Always Making Mistakes
Unforeseen injuries & external factors impacting performance can happen to any player. You are making decisions in an uncertain environment with imperfect information. Sometimes not all good decisions yield good outcomes.

Some of the articles/pods that inspired this 🧵.
https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/what-worked-this-season/
https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/what-went-wrong-this-season/
https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/therapy-soup-for-the-fantasy-soul/
https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article/nfbc-main-event-season-in-review-lessons-learned-66460
https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/beat-the-shift-podcast-draft-strategy-look-back-episode-w-justin-mason/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-cut-fantasy-sports-podcast/id1641041316?i=1000579891301
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/benched-with-bubba/id1210544585?i=1000581881767
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