Flipping the Execution Switch and Eliminating Entry Lag
• Team missed clean A-tier setup in tech, again due to hesitating at the exact pre-planned trigger.
• “Signal vs. Setup” confusion clarified—team was waiting for multiple confirmations even after primary level broke.
• Ernie reiterated: when it’s on plan and it hits, that is the trade. Period.
• Reviewed post-entry micromanagement, where several traders closed positions early despite no technical invalidation.
• Starter-size execution reemphasized, especially on first touches—to remove hesitation and build in.
• Next week challenge: execute the first A-tier setup on sight. Log outcome. Review Monday. No excuses.
Summary
the team unpacked another missed opportunity—this time in a clean, pre-planned tech setup. The level hit exactly, but multiple traders froze, waiting for extra confirmation that wasn’t part of the plan.
Ernie clarified the difference between a setup and a signal. The setup is built in the prep. The signal is the level hitting. Waiting beyond that means trading emotionally, not systematically.
The team also reviewed post-entry micromanagement habits, with several positions being closed early due to discomfort—not actual technical invalidation. The solution: starter-size execution on the first touch, which removes hesitation and allows for building into confirmation.
To close, Ernie issued a clear directive: next week, every trader must execute the first clean A-tier setup they see. No filters. No doubts. Log the trade. Review it Monday.