2/ brace the awkward: Review out loud
Talking through trades reveals blind spots you’d miss
– Record yourself explaining each trade
– Listen for hesitation or uncertainty
– Note any contradictions in your logic
Hearing yourself think is uncomfortable but invaluable.
3/ Ditch the numbers, focus on decisions
The quality of your choices matters more than outcomes
– Assess your pre-trade analysis thoroughly
– Review trade management decisions
– Critique your exit strategy objectively
Judge your process, not your P&L.
4/ The power of the trading journal time machine
A detailed journal lets you relive trades objectively
– Write entries before placing your order
– Include emotions and physical state
– Review entries regularly for insights
Your journal is a portal to your trading past. Use it.
5/ Find your trading twin
Comparing trades reveals your true trading personality
– Group similar trades together
– Spot your most and least profitable patterns
– Refine your approach based on findings
Your best trading style is hidden in your history.
You can name the trade that hurt. Naming the habit behind it is the hard part. Find your blind spot in 3 minutes.
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