To be clear, I’m not at all saying that winning is everything…
If you’ve listened to me at all in the past, you know how much I discourage focusing on win rates.
Absolutely no trader out there has a 100% win rate. It’s mathematically impossible.
That being said, if you’re really struggling to make a gain and your wins aren’t adding up the way you’d like them to, maybe it’s time to adjust your plan.
And speaking of leveling up your game and seeing more green, check out the new trade pattern I’ve just discovered.
Did you know that Monday morning presents a unique window of opportunity that doesn’t exist at any other time during the week?
The Monday setup has brought 100%+ gains…in just one day!*
I’ve studied and perfected this trade, and now I want to share it with you.
Learn it for yourself in my video tutorial below:
It doesn’t matter how seasoned a trader you think you are…
If you can’t do what I’m about to tell you, you’ll fail.
Today, I’m going to show you how to flip the script and start seeing real results.
Table of Contents
Why Discipline is Non-Negotiable
Discipline is the bridge between a good trading strategy and a successful trading strategy.
It means having a plan, sticking to it, and executing no matter what.
Mastering self-control will save you from constant frustration and help you achieve consistent wins.
You can nail the entry. You can know your levels — support, resistance, breakout points…
But if you’re not sticking to your plan by cutting losses when you should or taking profits when the setup tells you to, none of it matters.
Trading isn’t about being perfect. It’s about building a system where your good decisions compound over time.
Discipline means doing what you don’t feel like doing, but know you need to do to achieve long-term success.
Successful trading is about making the right choices, even when you don’t want to.
Create and Stick to Your Trading Rules
To maintain consistency, you need clear rules…
And more importantly, you have to adhere to them.
This means:
- Knowing your entry.
- Knowing your stop loss level before you buy.
- Knowing your profit target.
- And knowing what you’ll do if the stock just chops sideways.
Have what I call a “boredom stop.”
This way, if you’re in a trade that’s just sitting there, doing nothing for hours, you have a rule to exit for break-even or a tiny gain…
Breaking even or profiting just a little is better than watching the stock suddenly reverse and tumble fast.
Some more suggestions:
- Use multiple timeframes: 2 days with 5-minute candles, 2 months with 15-minute candles, or 1 year with 1-day candles.
- Write it all down: ticker, investment thesis, entry, stop, and profit target.
- If your stop is $0.90 and it hits? Exit the trade.
- If your goal is $1.30 and it struggles near resistance? Take the win.
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Enhance Focus and Discipline with Routine
Here’s where my psychologological advice comes in…
Mindset and focus are everything.
Humans are creatures of habit.
And good habits lead to smart trading decisions.
Whether it’s:
- A simple morning routine,
- Meditation,
- Regular breaks,
- Or doing something to minimize distractions,
All of these things will keep you sharp and reduce the chance you’ll make emotional trading decisions.
Trading on emotion can kill your account.
Learn From Mistakes, Don’t Ignore Them
You’re going to take losses, so just accept it.
You’re going to screw up trades.
The best traders in the world do both of these things, and it’s all part of the game.
Learn from it and move on…
After every trade, ask yourself:
- Was I emotional?
- Did I chase?
- Did I stick to my plan?
- Was I tired, angry, or distracted?
And then journal it, even if it’s just a quick note.
Your goal is to recognize patterns in your behavior so you can correct them.
You’ll never eliminate mistakes, but you can minimize them.
My Final Thoughts…
I’m a little maniacal about routines, not gonna lie.
Read more about my very regimented morning routine to see what I mean.
Consistency breeds discipline.
Even when it’s boring. Even when you’re not feeling it…
Especially then.
Put your path to improvement on a schedule.
If you leave it up to “when you feel like it,” you’ll never build that real trading strategy you need to win.
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Have a great day, everyone. See you back here tomorrow.
Tim Bohen
Lead Trainer, StocksToTrade