@pavtradesnq So I was in the lens for a little bit before GxT came on board. Did GxT model change the game for you? Should I reinvest getting back into the lens?
every trade is a process,
and there are three parts to it
the mindset before
the execution during
the journaling after
when each of these are done correctly,
every trade becomes a step in the right direction
what does this look like?
the mindset before,
this is where you ask one question
if your next trade is a loss, will you be completely satisfied with that outcome?
think about the quality of the setup
think about the risk being put on
think about the rules you have
if you can take that loss knowing you did everything in your control properly,
then it is a trade you should be seeking
you do not determine individual trade outcomes,
focus on consistently making good trades
that one question will get you there
the execution during,
this is where you take action
execution is not only about putting on a trade,
it is also about knowing when not to
if the market aligns,
then the execution is putting on the trade as intended
if the market fails to align,
then the execution is waiting for the next opportunity
both exist in following your plan
execution in trading creates profits,
execution in waiting avoids unnecessary losses
you cannot have one without the other
the journaling after,
this is where you address and reflect
trading is an imperfect game,
that means there is always room to refine
but without journaling there is no improvement
without excuse,
you need to journal every trade
even the trade you did not take seriously
even the trade you hardly took any risk on
even the trade you knew should not be taken
reinforce the good habits,
resolve the bad habits
journaling is your best learning opportunity,
do not take that away from yourself
the mindset forces perspective
the execution forces application
the journaling forces improvement
each time you cycle through this process,
you will be a better trader than when you started
find out for yourself