You Don’t Need a Break. You Need a Reset.

A losing streak doesn’t mean you’re broken.
It means your execution slipped, your emotions crept in, or your market read went stale.

Most traders hit a skid and disappear.
The pros?
They reset — not retreat.

Core Truth:

A streak of red doesn’t ruin your edge.
Your response to it does.

You don’t need to go on a mental health sabbatical.
You need a system to pull yourself out of the spiral — fast and clean.

Why Losing Streaks Drag On:

• You keep full-size trades instead of scaling down
• You try to “force” a win to feel in control
• You stop journaling because it’s uncomfortable
• You forget: your edge isn’t gone — it’s just blurred

Reset Protocol (Follow This):

1. Drop your size by 50% minimum.
   Lower size = lower pressure = clearer thinking.
2. Limit to 1–2 A+ setups per day.
   No scalping scraps. You wait for a clean trigger and strike.
3. Rebuild streak confidence.
   Track green days, even if small. Momentum is mental.
4. Review your last 5 trades.
   Label each as:
   – Setup issue
   – Size/risk issue
   – Execution/emotion issue
   Then adjust only what’s recurring.

Final Reminder:

You are not your PnL.
You are your consistency under pressure.
That’s what this game is built on.

When you’re cold, trade smaller.
When you’re clear, trade sharper.
That’s how killers reset.
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