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The idea behind fantasy sports embodies the dream of every real fan to find out if they have what it takes to recognise talent and manage a team. Although fun, invariably, fans would see for themselves it is no easy task. However, if you are good at it, it most likely means that you are blessed with a specific practical skillset, which could be transferrable and exploited in so-called real life.

First, experienced players have to show a lot of insight and tend to be sharp-witted. The Test Your Perception by Unibet quiz is one of many ways to make you realise how fantasy sports improve those abilities. And it is much more than just recognising others’ emotions. The most successful people in this game are not just smart but represent the whole set of skills that can be applicable to virtually any business.

Keeping up with the game requires constant adjustments and reacting to changes on a regular basis. If you don’t want to miss any opportunity, you need to stick to a tight schedule and be organised. The changes often include transactions between users. This is where negotiation capabilities may constitute a significant edge. The more experience gained in that department results in getting better deals — and who wouldn’t like that? Focused fantasy playing involves increased activity, even beyond matchday: following sports news and updates, reading dedicated articles, being up to date with everything. Information is power nowadays and knowing how to assimilate large quantities of data helps a lot.

Perhaps the most usable trait of successful players is that they can detach from emotions and feelings. Their choices are results-oriented and based on strategy and numbers instead of likes and dislikes. Our favourite athlete may be ideal for our made-up team, but not necessarily perform well. For that reason, and all the above, the stock market is often perceived as the place where fantasy sports enthusiasts will likely feel at home. The analysis of numbers in both instances is quite similar. And at the end of the day, there is no reason why such skills cannot be used when looking at the volume or analysing the price-to-earnings ratio.