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Daily Meeting for Wednesday April 2

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Executing Clean Setups Without Delay and Trusting Structure

• Missed entry on a clean A+ tech breakout, even after it played out exactly as mapped in pre-market.

• Hesitation traced back to “waiting for extra confirmation”, which wasn’t part of the original trade plan.

• Recommitment to first-touch execution, especially on setups identified during morning walkthroughs.

• Review of recent over-adjusting mid-trade, with traders pulling stops or skipping scaling due to noise.

• Emphasis on letting the play work, trusting structure over micromanaging price action.

• Accountability checkpoint set for Friday, with each trader reviewing how they handled their first A-tier signal of the day.

Summary

the team addressed a missed A+ breakout trade in the tech sector. Despite being clearly mapped during pre-market prep, hesitation set in due to an unnecessary desire for “extra confirmation.” Ernie pointed out that this habit contradicts the purpose of structured prep and leads to inaction on top-tier setups.

The group re-committed to first-touch execution, especially for A-tier setups already discussed in the morning walkthroughs. A secondary theme involved traders over-adjusting mid-trade—moving stops or scaling prematurely—leading to lost gains or broken plans.

Ernie emphasized the need to let the setup play out and trust the original plan unless clear invalidation occurs. To close, a Friday accountability checkpoint was scheduled, where each trader will review whether they executed on their first A-tier opportunity without delay or distortion.

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Daily Meeting for Tuesday April 1

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Resetting Focus and Rebuilding Execution Confidence

• Missed early breakout in energy due to hesitation, even though the setup aligned perfectly with pre-market planning.

• Ernie emphasized the danger of “over-cleaning” setups, where the hunt for perfection leads to inactivity.

• Updated ‘big ass fly’ strategy reminder: start with starter size on clean breaks to get positioned, then layer in on strength.

• Focus on avoiding trade paralysis, with accountability logs tracking hesitation moments for immediate review.

• Midday discussion on prior-week carryover, where emotional residue from last week bled into today’s risk approach.

• Team goal set: execute the first clean A-tier setup without delay—no filters, no excuses.

Summary

the team reviewed another missed trade opportunity—this time in energy—where hesitation led to inaction on a clean A-tier setup. Ernie highlighted a recurring issue: the tendency to “over-clean” trades by filtering out anything that isn’t textbook-perfect, which leads to missed wins.

The ‘big ass fly’ strategy was re-grounded in its original purpose—being first in clean momentum plays using starter size and scaling on confirmation. The team re-committed to starter entries on key levels to bypass hesitation and build positioning confidence early.

Midday discussion shifted toward mindset carryover from last week, where recent mistakes or losses continued to influence risk decisions today. Ernie called this out as unnecessary drag and encouraged everyone to treat each session as a clean slate.

A clear team goal was set for the week: when the first A-tier setup presents itself, it must be executed immediately. No filters. No overthinking. Just trust the prep and act.

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Daily Meeting for Monday March 31

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Executing Without Delay and Recommitting to Tiered Trade Prioritization

• Missed breakout in large-cap tech despite it being labeled an A-tier setup during pre-market planning.

• Over-analysis of volume confirmation caused hesitation, even when price action already validated the move.

• Refinement to ‘big ass fly’ strategy, focusing on taking partial size entries immediately on key level breaks.

• Emphasis on trusting morning prep, with several missed trades aligning perfectly with pre-drawn levels.

• New accountability system introduced, requiring each trader to note their first hesitation moment of the day for post-session review.

• Reinforced hierarchy of setups, committing to instant execution on A-tier trades regardless of recent trade outcomes.

Summary

the team examined another missed A-tier opportunity in large-cap tech—despite it aligning cleanly with the pre-market plan. Ernie pointed out that volume analysis was over-applied, causing hesitation even after the price had confirmed the level break.

To address this, the team made further refinements to the ‘big ass fly’ strategy—especially using partial size to enter quickly on key breaks and remove execution paralysis. The importance of trusting pre-market work was reinforced, as multiple setups played out exactly as planned but weren’t acted on.

A new accountability system was introduced: each trader will now log their first hesitation moment of the day for end-of-session review, helping to build self-awareness and reduce repeat patterns. Finally, Ernie stressed that trade priority must be respected—if it’s an A-tier setup, it gets executed immediately, regardless of what happened earlier in the session.

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Sunday Retrospective for March 30

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Trusting Prep and Executing Without Delay

• Recurring hesitation on A-rated setups, even when pre-market levels were hit precisely.

• Missed follow-through opportunities in tech, where over-filtering led to skipped trades that later performed as expected.

• Adjustment to pre-market routine, adding 5-minute visualization drills to reinforce execution readiness.

• Reinforced use of starter entries, especially during first-hour volatility, to reduce overthinking and improve positioning.

• Losses came mostly from B-tier trades, while skipped trades were predominantly from clean A-setups—highlighting misalignment in focus.

• Team-wide goal set for the week: execute the first A-rated setup without hesitation, regardless of external noise or recent results.

Summary

the team reflected on hesitation and execution misalignment. A key theme was the repeated skipping of clean, A-rated setups—despite those trades lining up exactly with pre-market plans. Ernie emphasized that hesitation is still costing more than losses and that confidence must come from the prep, not from in-the-moment overanalysis.

The team missed several strong follow-through moves in the tech sector after over-filtering during live sessions. As a result, a refinement was made to the pre-market routine: a new 5-minute visualization drill will be added to help cement confidence and readiness for high-conviction trades.

Starter entries were again recommended, particularly in the first hour, to avoid overthinking and ensure better positioning early. Notably, most losses during the week came from B-tier setups, while the most profitable opportunities were missed due to second-guessing A-setups—highlighting a misalignment in execution priorities.

The meeting closed with a clear goal: this week, each team member is to execute the first clean A-rated setup they see, without hesitation—resetting momentum and realigning execution with preparation.

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Daily Meeting for Thursday March 27

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Honing Breakout Timing and Eliminating Second-Guessing

• Missed early breakout in mid-cap tech, despite pre-market plan highlighting it as a top-tier watch.

• Review of overcomplication during live execution, where clean setups were skipped due to second-guessing entry criteria.

• ‘Big ass fly’ strategy reaffirmed, with emphasis on trusting the first clean move rather than waiting for retests.

• Reinforcement of pre-market visual walkthroughs, to internalize target zones and remove hesitation at key levels.

• Discussion on early profit cuts, encouraging holding partial size for the full move when the setup remains intact.

• Group commitment to immediate execution on A-setups, with accountability reviews scheduled for Friday’s debrief.

Summary

the team dissected another missed opportunity on a mid-cap tech breakout. Despite strong pre-market planning and clear levels, the trade was skipped due to second-guessing during the moment of execution. Ernie emphasized that these moments stem from a lack of trust—not a lack of readiness.

The discussion reinforced the core principle of the ‘big ass fly’ strategy: strike early and decisively on clean momentum, rather than waiting for perfection. To support this, the team agreed to bring back pre-market visual walkthroughs, focusing on internalizing entry/exit zones before the bell.

Ernie also pointed out instances of profit being cut too soon, urging the group to let partial positions ride when a setup remains intact. The meeting closed with a team-wide agreement to immediately execute on any A-rated setup, with a Friday debrief scheduled to assess follow-through.

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Daily Meeting for Wednesday March 26

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Clarifying Setup Criteria and Strengthening Trade Confidence

• Missed top-tier tech breakout due to hesitation, even though all pre-market criteria had aligned cleanly.

• Adjustment to ‘big ass fly’ strategy, now emphasizing reduced trade frequency but higher clarity in entry signals.

• Focus on clarity over perfection, after review showed good trades were skipped chasing “perfect” setups.

• Reinforcement of partial entry technique, using starter size to eliminate overthinking during live price action.

• Daily tagging of setups introduced, labeling entries as “Clear,” “Gray,” or “Choppy” post-execution for self-review.

• Group commitment to decisive execution, with team accountability check-ins scheduled for end-of-week review.

Summary

the team broke down hesitation on a clean, top-ranked tech breakout. Despite full alignment during pre-market review, the trade was skipped due to over-analysis in the moment. Ernie emphasized that precision doesn’t always mean perfection—and that execution confidence must take priority when everything lines up.

The ‘big ass fly’ strategy was refined again to reduce trade volume while increasing clarity and conviction in chosen setups. A new focus was placed on avoiding over-filtering and learning to act on “clear enough” trades instead of waiting for textbook perfection.

To aid decision-making in real time, the team re-committed to using partial entries—especially in the first hour—to eliminate overthinking. A new self-assessment tool was introduced, where each trade is labeled after the fact as “Clear,” “Gray,” or “Choppy” to build self-awareness and pattern recognition.

Ernie closed by reinforcing the need for decisive execution and introduced an end-of-week check-in where each team member will review how they executed on their highest-conviction setup.

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Daily Meeting for Tuesday March 25

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Fine-Tuning Execution Around Breakout Timing and Trade Selection

• Hesitation on early breakout in energy sector, with discussion on the importance of immediate action on pre-validated levels.

• ‘Big ass fly’ strategy adjusted again, refining focus toward early-session follow-through plays, especially in momentum tickers.

• Review of excessive filtering, where good trades were skipped due to too many confluence requirements being stacked.

• Reinforcement of letting winners run, with reminders to scale out slowly rather than cutting trades at the first sign of hesitation.

• Improved pre-market ranking system tested, where trades were labeled as A or B setups to guide intraday execution priority.

• Team challenge introduced to improve first-hour responsiveness across the board.

Summary

the team reflected on missed entries—particularly an early breakout in the energy sector that had been clearly identified during pre-market planning. Ernie emphasized the need for immediate execution once pre-defined levels are hit, especially in the first hour.

The ‘big ass fly’ strategy was updated again to focus on plays that offer strong early follow-through rather than waiting for confirmation that often arrives too late. Excessive filtering was also addressed, with several setups skipped due to an overly rigid checklist.

The session also included a reminder on managing winning trades—encouraging the team to scale out progressively instead of exiting completely on first signs of hesitation. A new pre-market ranking system was trialed, labeling A- and B-tier trades to prioritize execution more confidently. Ernie closed by launching a team-wide challenge to improve speed and decisiveness during the first hour of trading.

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Daily Meeting for Monday March 24

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Executing With Confidence and Filtering High-Quality Setups

• Missed entries in small-cap healthcare due to over-filtering—team discussed balancing caution with decisiveness.

• Refinement of the ‘big ass fly’ strategy, focusing on setups that offer cleaner trend alignment and fewer conflicting signals.

• Review of late exits on winners, identifying hesitation in locking profits as key improvement area.

• Improved filtering of low-volume tickers, reinforcing a volume threshold to avoid thin setups.

• Reminder to trust prep work, as hesitation often came from second-guessing validated setups during market hours.

• Upcoming focus: clearer priority system, where A-, B-, and C-tier trades are defined pre-market to guide execution speed.

Summary

the team evaluated missed opportunities in small-cap healthcare stocks, with Ernie highlighting a pattern of over-filtering and second-guessing strong setups. The conversation focused on finding the balance between caution and confidence—especially when the prep work already supports the trade.

The ‘big ass fly’ strategy was refined further, emphasizing alignment with trend and the elimination of conflicting indicators. Late exits on winning trades were also reviewed, identifying hesitation as a recurring challenge when managing active positions.

A renewed focus was placed on avoiding low-volume setups by introducing a stricter volume filter. To support execution consistency, the team will now define A-, B-, and C-tier trades during pre-market prep, ensuring faster decision-making during live sessions. Ernie closed the meeting by reinforcing trust in the plan and reminding everyone that hesitation is often more costly than a loss taken on a well-executed setup.