Dolan V. Kent

Had this feeling last two weeks or so. Upon reflection, DO LESS TRADING. Get order of operations right: 1) your mindset comes first before anything else and any trading. So a calm relaxed state which finds trading joyful. That needs to be achieved first and foremost. If you are feeling in a rush all the time, like you “need “ to do something - it’s a sign you’ve become attached to outcome which means with high likelihood you will sabotage your process. If you need to take a day off, do so. If The more fomo and tilt you feel the longer it takes “off the felt” (off the screens) to heal it. But generally 2/3 days of full rest should be sufficient. Everyone is different. Contemplation in silence (meditation) upon the right state / config of the mind is fruitful during this time. 2) re focus on the basics and doing them right. - what are the leading stocks? Do they have pivots? Are breakouts working ? Isolate what doesn’t matter presently … (someone else’s performance, how you missed huge movers). 3) elite stocks with proper buy points (or A/A+ setups only) = elite results. Repeat mantra. 4) protect confidence and mental capital. Overtrading in a choppy tape -> kills confidence and consistency —> will prevent you from maximising EV from 5* spots. I could have just replaced (4) with “appreciate the value of patience”. It’s simple things really, more nurture and centering of the mind. More patience. More consistency with doing simple tasks which are part of your process. Just need a timely reminder now and again. Hence check in with how you feel more often. Not feeling at ease? Go back to step (1) forget everything else. Refocus on doing these things and down regulate focus on results and recent performance. That’s my note to self too.