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.