The DFS Hero Mindset – Process Over Results
In this first chapter, we lay the foundation for everything to come. The “DFS Hero Mindset” is all about approaching DFS like a savvy strategist rather than a gambler chasing quick hits. At its core, this mindset means prioritizing how you make decisions (your process) over the short-term outcome of any single contest. It’s a shift in thinking that can transform your DFS experience from a rollercoaster of emotions into a steady climb toward improvement.
Key Principles of the DFS Hero Mindset:
• Long-Term Focus: Instead of judging your skill by last night’s winnings (or losses), measure success over weeks and months. The goal is a positive return on investment (ROI) over the long haul, not necessarily winning every day.
• Process Orientation: Define a clear process for researching and building lineups, and stick to it. If you make sound decisions consistently, the results will follow over time. A good process might not pay off every night due to luck, but it sets you up for sustainable success.
• Embrace Variance: Understand that DFS outcomes have a lot of variance (luck). Even great lineups can bust on a given night. Don’t be discouraged by short-term bad luck or overly ecstatic from short-term good luck. Expect ups and downs and stay even-keeled.
• Continuous Improvement: Treat each slate as a learning opportunity. Win or lose, there are insights to gain. What could you have done differently? Maintaining this growth mindset helps you refine your process continually.
Adopting these principles helps you remain calm and focused, rather than tilting (losing composure) after a tough loss or getting overconfident after a big win. DFS Hero’s platform is built with this mindset in mind – giving you tools to make informed decisions (reinforcing process orientation) and track your performance over time (reinforcing long-term focus and improvement).
For example, rather than entering contests blindly and hoping to get lucky, a DFS Hero approaches each lineup and contest with a plan. You might use the Hero Contest Simulator to evaluate how a lineup is likely to perform before you enter it in to a contest. By seeing metrics like simulated ROI and placement probabilities, you can base your choices on expected value rather than hunches. Over time, you’ll start thinking in terms of probability and value – a hallmark of the DFS Hero Mindset – instead of chasing whatever lineup “feels lucky” that day.
“When I first started DFS, I would get discouraged by every loss. Switching to a long-term mindset changed everything. By focusing on making solid choices each slate and letting the results come over time, I’ve become a much more consistent player.”
— DFS Hero User
In the rest of this handbook, we’ll explore how to put this mindset into action. From establishing a repeatable routine to mastering bankroll management and using DFS Hero’s advanced features, each chapter will build on the idea that process + discipline = success. Remember, becoming a DFS Hero is a journey – and mindset is the compass that will guide you through it.