Most traders think discipline means setting a stop-loss.
That’s cute. Let’s go deeper.
1. They “wait for confirmation” — but never define it.
Discipline isn’t waiting.
It’s knowing exactly what qualifies as a green light — and pulling the trigger without hesitation when it happens.
If your confirmation is vague, your discipline is fake.
2. They take clean trades… with sloppy size.
You followed the pattern, but you loaded too heavy — because you felt good or needed a win.
That’s not discipline. That’s desperation in disguise.
If your sizing changes with your emotions, you’re not disciplined — you’re gambling in costume.
3. They “journal” but don’t audit.
Writing down your trades isn’t discipline.
Studying them is.
If you’re not reviewing what’s working, what’s costing you, and how to tighten up, you’re just collecting notes — not sharpening your edge.
The Fix:
Discipline is structure.
It’s boring.
It’s repeatable.
And it’s the only reason you survive in a market designed to strip the weak.
Stay sharp. Stay ruthless. Trade for freedom.
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