Review rule violations without losing context

What this article helps you do

Create a repeatable record of process deviations and the action taken next.

Before you start

• Personal or account rules are documented.

Follow these steps

1. 1

   Select the exact rule that was violated.

2. 2

   Record the observable evidence.

3. 3

   Keep the trade result separate from whether the rule was followed.

4. 4

   Note the possible impact without claiming causation.

5. 5

   Choose one practical response for the next session.

6. 6

   Review repeated violations by rule and sample size.

What you should see

Common mistakes

• Calling a losing trade a violation only because it lost.
• Ignoring a profitable rule violation.
• Writing a vague label such as bad discipline without evidence.