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Quick Reference Cheat Sheet

Run through this before every session and after every trade. The checklists and go/no-go system that keep you disciplined when the market moves fast.

Before Entry

6 Questions

Ask yourself

After Trade

6 Log Items

Record always

Green Light

All clear

Trade with confidence

Red Light

Skip it

No exceptions

Before Entry — Ask Yourself

Is there a clear trigger? (VWAP, level bounce, breakout confirm)

Where is my stop? (specific structure level, not a $ amount)

What is my first and second target? (pre-planned)

Is my size correct? (1–2% account risk check)

Am I within an active session window?

Am I calm? (no frustration from prior trades)

After Each Trade — Log It

Entry time, price, and contract count

Exit time, price, and total points captured

Was the setup valid? Did I follow the rules?

Emotional state: calm / anxious / impatient

Stop placement — was it structure-based?

One improvement for next time

Trade Go / No-Go System

Green Light

Clear setup · Active session · Stop placed · Size correct · Calm mindset

Caution

Setup OK but not A+ · News in 90 min · 3rd trade today · Slightly wide stop

Red Light — Skip It

No clear trigger · News imminent · 4th trade today · Down 15 pts · Emotional state