A major breakthrough for me was backend journal work. Tracking my trades, emotions, decision-making patterns, and best setups gave me complete clarity. It forced me to take extreme ownership, turning weaknesses into strengths. Most traders overlook it, but for me, it’s the foundation of consistency.
I’m a $250K funded trader with TopStep, trading Micro ES with about seven contracts per trade, plus another seven if my criteria to add to my position is met. I’m a naked price action trader where on the 2 and 5-minute charts I only trade Flags, V-shape reversals, and the occasional Double Top. I keep it simple so I can execute at the highest level consistently.