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Daily Meeting for Monday April 14

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Reconnecting Prep to Execution and Cutting the Delay Loop

• Missed first-hour setup in tech, even though it matched all pre-market criteria and triggered cleanly.

• Team flagged over-checking second indicators, which delayed entries on otherwise confirmed setups.

• Ernie reframed hesitation as a trust issue, not a technical one—the plan was right, the follow-through wasn’t.

• First-touch starter entry reinforced, especially on A-tier setups where speed outweighs perfect sizing.

• Post-trade reviews showed strongest outcomes from early, decisive entries, not over-filtered trades.

• Challenge for Tuesday: execute the first A-tier setup exactly as prepped—no confirmation stacking, no edits, just entry.

Summary

the team unpacked a key miss on a textbook first-hour tech setup. Despite nailing the pre-market planning, most of the team held back at the moment of trigger—citing a desire for “one more confirmation” before entering. Ernie emphasized that this isn’t a technical issue—it’s a trust issue. When the prep is solid and the level hits, the execution must follow.

The discussion also returned to the concept of first-touch starter entries. Waiting for more information often means missing the opportunity entirely, while early entries (even small) create control, positioning, and composure.

Post-trade reviews clearly showed that the best trades of the week came from clean, decisive execution—not trades that were over-filtered or delayed. Ernie closed the session with a challenge for Tuesday: when the first A-tier setup triggers, execute it exactly as planned. No edits. No stacking confirmations. Just take the trade.

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Daily Meeting for Thursday April 10

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Breaking the Chase Cycle and Recommitting to First-Strike Entries

• Missed clean breakout in financials early in the session, followed by multiple late chases into worse entries.

• Team reminded: “if it’s on the plan and it triggers—take it”, don’t wait for better candles or second signals.

• Chase trades reviewed, all resulting in negative R/R due to poor fills and shaky conviction.

• Reinforcement of entry discipline structure, using pre-market levels as a binary decision—trigger or no trigger.

• Midday overtrading addressed, especially trades taken out of frustration after the morning miss.

• Friday execution challenge locked in: no chases, no gray setups—only clean A-tier triggers taken immediately on signal.

Summary

the team reviewed a missed financials breakout that had been clearly mapped in pre-market prep. Despite price triggering cleanly, hesitation led to skipped entries—and several traders then chased the move late with worse fills and less confidence.

Ernie emphasized that these chases consistently lead to poor outcomes: low conviction, bad entries, and tight stops that don’t hold. He reinforced the importance of treating pre-planned levels as binary decisions: when price triggers—execute.

The team also discussed the emotional fallout from missed trades, particularly how it fuels overtrading during midday chop. These trades often lacked clear structure and were driven by frustration, not conviction.

To close, a Friday execution challenge was confirmed: all traders are expected to take the first clean A-tier setup without delay. No chases. No hesitation. Just trust the work and pull the trigger.

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Sunday Retrospective for April 6

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Executing With Conviction and Trusting Setup Clarity

• Consistent hesitation on A-tier trades, even when confirmation matched the pre-market plan exactly.

• Missed follow-through on clean tech breakouts, as second-guessing delayed entries past the ideal level.

• Emotional carryover from early-week losses, affecting risk appetite and leading to under-sizing strong setups.

• Refinement of setup clarity grading, reinforcing the need to categorize setups as Clear, Gray, or Avoid before the open.

• Discussion on over-monitoring trades mid-run, with traders exiting too early from fear rather than invalidation.

• New weekly goal set: immediate execution on any “Clear” setup with full planned size—no filtering, no edits.

Summary

the team reviewed a recurring issue: hesitation on A-tier setups—even when those trades lined up perfectly with the morning plan. Clean breakouts in tech were missed due to over-analysis or delayed execution, with entries happening after the ideal moment or not at all.

A key theme was emotional drag. Early-week losses carried into later sessions, subconsciously reducing position sizing or increasing caution, even on valid setups. Ernie emphasized that past outcomes should never dictate current execution—each trade must stand on its own.

The team agreed to reinforce the setup grading system: Clear, Gray, and Avoid. Pre-market, every watchlist name will be assigned one of these categories to eliminate live-session doubt. There was also a warning against over-monitoring trades once they’re live—several early exits were made out of fear, not invalidation.

The week ahead comes with a clear directive: when a Clear setup appears, it must be executed immediately with full planned size. No edits. No filters. Just pure follow-through on the plan.

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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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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 Thursday March 13

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Tightening Trade Execution and Focusing on Reliable Setups

• Missed early entry on financial sector strength, with a discussion on improving speed in execution when key levels are hit.

• Refinement of ‘big ass fly’ strategy, narrowing the trade window to focus on early-session momentum instead of holding through midday chop.

• Review of premature exits, with trades closed before hitting targets due to overreliance on short-term pullbacks as exit signals.

• Shift in sector focus, deprioritizing energy after observed weakness and rotating into healthcare names showing consistent volume inflows.

• Implementation of stricter entry criteria, requiring alignment of trend, volume, and momentum indicators before execution.

• Reinforcement of managing trade emotions, particularly avoiding re-entry after being stopped out without a confirmed new setup.

Summary

the team reviewed execution speed issues, especially with missed early entries in financials despite price action confirming key levels. Ernie emphasized adapting the ‘big ass fly’ strategy to focus on capitalizing on early-session momentum rather than holding through less predictable midday price action.

The discussion also covered premature exits on several trades, with an overemphasis on short-term pullbacks leading to missed profits. The team agreed on shifting sector focus away from energy, which underperformed, and rotating attention to healthcare stocks showing strong volume.

To increase trade quality, stricter entry criteria were implemented, requiring full alignment between trend, volume, and momentum signals. Ernie concluded with a reminder about emotional management, discouraging reactive re-entries after stop-outs unless a fully validated setup presents itself.

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Sunday Retrospective for January 26

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Strategic Insights and Execution Enhancement

• Reflection on the week’s performance, emphasizing lessons from high-volatility trades across energy and tech sectors.

• Evaluation of the “big ass fly” strategy’s adaptability to sector momentum and its alignment with market shifts.

• Identification of timing inconsistencies in recent trades, with actionable strategies for improving entry precision.

• Discussion on managing risk in trades influenced by macroeconomic reports and geopolitical developments.

• Analysis of successful trades leveraging real-time technical indicators, proposing broader application of these methods.

• Setting goals for the coming week, including refining sector-specific strategies and enhancing real-time execution processes.

Summary

the team reflected on the past week’s trading activities, focusing on the successes and challenges presented by high-volatility conditions in the energy and tech sectors. Ernie led an evaluation of the “big ass fly” strategy, discussing its adaptability to sector momentum and areas for improvement.

Timing inconsistencies in recent trades were identified, with strategies proposed to enhance entry precision and capitalize on market shifts more effectively. Risk management practices were reviewed, particularly for trades impacted by macroeconomic reports and geopolitical events.

The session highlighted successful trades that utilized real-time technical indicators, suggesting their broader application in future setups. Goals for the upcoming week were established, emphasizing the refinement of sector-specific strategies and improvements in real-time execution processes. Ernie concluded by encouraging the team to build on this week’s insights and maintain discipline in their trading approach.

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Daily Meeting for Tuesday January 21

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Strategies for Emerging Trends and Improved Precision

• Analysis of recent market trends influenced by global economic developments.

• Refinements to the “big ass fly” strategy to optimize for increased sector-specific volatility.

• Emphasis on aligning trade entries with real-time indicators for enhanced timing and accuracy.

• Review of trades impacted by overexposure and strategies to manage position sizes effectively.

• Exploration of opportunities in tech and energy sectors driven by shifting market momentum.

• Encouragement to remain disciplined and adapt strategies to align with evolving market conditions.

Summary

the team discussed adjusting strategies to adapt to recent market trends influenced by global economic developments. Ernie emphasized updates to the “big ass fly” strategy, focusing on optimizing its performance amid sector-specific volatility.

The importance of aligning trade entries with real-time indicators was highlighted, with a focus on improving timing and precision. The team reviewed trades affected by overexposure, proposing strategies for better position sizing and risk management.

Opportunities within the tech and energy sectors were explored, driven by notable shifts in market momentum. Ernie concluded by encouraging the team to remain disciplined and adaptable, ensuring that strategies align with evolving market conditions to maximize effectiveness.

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Daily Meeting for Friday January 17

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Strategic Focus on Volatility and Sector-Specific Adjustments

• Discussion on the week’s closing market trends and their impact on sector-specific performance.

• Refinements to the “big ass fly” strategy for better alignment with volatile conditions in tech and financial markets.

• Emphasis on precision in executing trades within tighter intraday windows to optimize outcomes.

• Review of trades impacted by delayed decisions, proposing strategies for faster execution in volatile sessions.

• Introduction of enhanced stop-loss techniques to manage risks during high-frequency market movements.

• Encouragement to prioritize setups supported by strong technical and macroeconomic indicators.

Summary

the team reflected on the week’s closing trends, focusing on strategies to navigate volatility and sector-specific shifts. Ernie emphasized updates to the “big ass fly” strategy to enhance its responsiveness to dynamic conditions in tech and financial markets.

The importance of precision in executing trades within tighter intraday windows was discussed, with strategies proposed to improve timing and efficiency. Trades affected by delayed decisions were analyzed, identifying ways to accelerate execution in volatile sessions.

Enhanced stop-loss techniques were introduced to better manage risks during high-frequency market movements. Ernie concluded by encouraging the team to focus on setups supported by strong technical and macroeconomic indicators, ensuring disciplined and informed execution in a fast-changing environment.

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Daily Meeting for Tuesday January 7

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Refining Execution and Adapting Strategies to Mid-Week Market Trends

• Discussion on mid-week market trends and their implications for ongoing trade setups.

• Refinements to the “big ass fly” strategy to better capitalize on sector-specific volatility.

• Analysis of trades influenced by external macroeconomic factors and adjustments to improve outcomes.

• Emphasis on dynamic position scaling to manage risks effectively during intraday fluctuations.

• Exploration of opportunities in tech and energy sectors driven by recent earnings reports and global events.

• Encouragement to maintain focus on high-probability setups while monitoring evolving market conditions.

Summary

The team evaluated mid-week market trends and their impact on active trading strategies. Ernie highlighted adjustments to the “big ass fly” strategy, emphasizing its alignment with sector-specific volatility in tech and energy markets.

The team reviewed trades influenced by external macroeconomic factors, identifying areas for improvement to optimize outcomes. Discussions focused on dynamic position scaling as a tool to manage risks during intraday price fluctuations.

Opportunities within the tech and energy sectors, driven by recent earnings reports and global developments, were explored for potential high-value trades. Ernie concluded by encouraging the team to concentrate on high-probability setups and remain adaptable to shifting market dynamics.