This morning’s session started with low volume—and that immediately shaped my mindset.
I wasn’t coming in with an aggressive “winning” attitude because I expected the market to be subdued. Instead, I aligned my internal clock with the environment the market was giving me—and that alignment paid off. ✅
On a normal trading day, when volume and price action are steady, your mindset should shift. That’s when you come in prepared to win—taking trades with calculated risk, expected reward, and following solid risk management principles. 📊
Later in the day, I tuned in for the Fed report. But this time, my mindset was completely different: I wasn’t there to trade—I was there to learn. By focusing on observation rather than forcing trades, I was able to watch the market comfortably and stress-free. No pressure, no overtrading. Just watching how price reacted at all-time highs depending on whether rates were cut, held, or adjusted further.
💡 The lesson: Mindset drives your trading session.
- Be aware of the mindset you’re bringing in.
- If you’re not in a “winning” mindset, that’s okay—but don’t expect peak performance.
- Discipline and consistency come from sticking to your system, sizing risk appropriately, and managing trades according to your strategy and the day’s volatility.
At the end of the day, always remember:👉 Your mindset is your edge.