Join Eric as he explores the history of fantasy football and the psychology behind risk-taking and being risk-averse. What are our brains doing? Why are some people just more likely to take more risks? And what traps do I need to avoid? How can I use risk to win?If you enjoyed the content, leave us a review! And check us out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamedojo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBGDojoYoutube: The Board Game DojoSources:ABC Science (Director). (2019, October). How Psychology Affects Your...
Join Eric as he explores the history of fantasy football and the psychology behind risk-taking and being risk-averse. What are our brains doing? Why are some people just more likely to take more risks? And what traps do I need to avoid? How can I use risk to win?
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