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As a virtual athlete, the way you behave and handle various off the ice situations is important as many see virtual athletes as role models. Poor decisions can affect not only your career but also make the whole organization look bad. That is the reason I'm here today, I'm going to give you a taste of my upcoming e-book: ''Virtual Athlete's Guidebook''. The book gives the reader an idea of how a virtual athlete should carry themselves in this hectic and crazy world. However, the points could offer something to everyday people as well, so feel free to share this article with your friends!

 

Let's start with online environments. Online platforms are a big part of many virtual athlete's life starting from social media to online dating sites and apps. I believe that the social media part has been discussed a lot and many already know the risks that come with it, but online dating sites and apps are a bit of a mystery. Not everybody necessarily knows how a virtual athlete should behave in those sites and apps, so for that reason, I'm going to focus on that more closely.

What should I add to my profile?

That is a tough question in general, but even more so for virtual athletes as there is no way to sound humble when you talk about playing in VHL. Someone could ask if it's even necessary to mention such a thing, but in my opinion, the lifestyle is so extreme that it's only fair.

 

The example shows how a virtual athlete can say a lot in few words. ''I play in the VHL'' tells everything there is to it, those who are interested understand the ups and downs that come with being in a relationship with someone who travels a lot. The statistics from the ongoing season are mentioned, which further signals to the reader that the person indeed plays in VHL. The main reason behind mentioning the VHL and statistics is to find those who understand what those facts truly mean. Someone who has no idea about VHL and what the numbers mean might not understand what it's like to date a virtual athlete. That is the reason why it is important to be honest even if you sound like you are bragging.

 

Another example next.

 

In this example, you can see that there is not too much information, but still the profile clearly shows the name of the team, so the reader who maybe is a fan of the league knows that this athlete is an active player. Once again, honesty is the key. Better to mention the VHL player status somehow early on, so there are no surprises later on.

 

These two examples show that a virtual athlete should not hide their profession. They should be upfront about it, so there are no hard feelings or surprises that could, later on, come back to haunt the virtual athlete.

 

 

If we move away from the virtual world. Virtual athletes are known for their love for good times, but what if you are not a superstar in VHL just yet and someone does not recognize you? For example, while trying to walk into a bar or a nightclub and the bouncer does not know who you are, what do you do then? A regular person would perhaps try to find their I.D, but the virtual athlete might not even carry a wallet with them, they have just cold cash in the pockets, so a situation like that is a challenge.

 

What do you do?

 

The first thing that any virtual athlete should have on their phone is a screenshot of their career stats. That is a bit old fashioned with the portal being a thing, but a picture is easier to find, which is the main thing. Let the bouncer look at the picture for a moment and everything should be fine.

 

Wait a minute, what if your phone is not working? What then? Plan ahead. You should always carry a printed out version of your career stats with you. That is the difference between a veteran virtual athlete and a fresh faced one, the veteran understands that technology can fail you.

 

Whatever you do, do not try to pick a fight. Accept the fact that your face and name might not be a household name just yet. Give the bouncer a fifty and walk away. The life of a virtual athlete is a constant battle and full of obstacles that can lead to trouble.

 

[bigAL 2,176]

41 minutes ago, jRuutu said:

You should always carry a printed out version of your career stats with you

Gotta keep a wallet sized copy of your sig on hand at all times for ID purposes, and twenty full 8.5 x 11 print out of your stat page AND your sig for autographs.