The Trader’s Daily Checklist

Before You Trade, Ask Yourself: Are you prepared, or just excited?

1. Market Conditions

Is the market trending, ranging, or choppy? Trade only when your strategy fits.

2. Clear Setup

Is your setup actually present? Or are you forcing a trade out of boredom?

3. Risk Defined

Position size planned? Stop loss placed before entry?

4. Reward Potential

Is the upside worth the downside? No good R:R = No trade.

5. Emotional State

Calm? Focused? Neutral? Never trade when emotional.

6. Exit Rules Ready

Profit target + trailing + stop exit. Know your exits before the trade starts.

If Any Box Is Unchecked:

Do. Not. Trade. Discipline protects your capital.

Consistent traders don’t trade more.

They trade better.