January 15, 2026

Since starting this public record I've focused primarily on P/L despite being well aware that if I execute properly against my process I will profit in the long run. I was measuring an output / outcome / performance rather than input and process.

Over the last 3 years and especially the last single year I've become more certain on the conditions that need to be met in order to take a trade. It's still really hard - for me, at least - to exert the patience for all parameters to be met. But, regardless if I continue posting individual trade outcomes, I reinforce the idea that each trade matters.

As long as I execute then I will be profitable in the long run.

So, what will I post going forward.

An execution grade for each trade. And, an emotional journal for the instances in which I didn't execute. My actual checklist is far too long to adhere to, but the process that has helped immensely in caving to fomo, oversizing, or being impatient, is to enter 1 contract only.

• 1 contract

• Written acknowledgement on where Premium Swing Low is.

• The loss per con if PSL is hit

• Calculation of dollar loss if add size and PSL is hit

• Written acknowledgement that I will take that loss and still be okay in the long run, still have enough buying power to take another setup.

Today all my trades started with 1 contract. I still added too quickly but each trade was green, I think primarily because I held the 1 con for 10+ minutes and it gave me clarity on what exactly would invalidate my trade, what would confirm my thesis, where the ideal place to add size is, etc.

1 contract is key to channel my focus and emotional awareness.

One thing to especially call out for today. My morning trade was large and therefore profited bigly on a dollar standpoint. In the afternoon I took 5 much smaller trades which in aggregate contributed the same dollar amount to my P/L as the oversized morning trade.

Enter 1, size less, execute more. While I wish I could hold runners forever, I'm not there yet. Even if I never get there, I can still profit with my approach by being content. Taking my points and moving on.

Execution Grades

Trade 1: B

Trade 2: A-

Trade 3: A-

Trade 4: A-

Trade 5: A-

Trade 6: A-

B for adding too much size. A- for exiting early without just cause.

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