Why My Trading Rules Need to Survive a Losing Day

It's easy to follow a trading plan when the first few trades go well.

The real test comes after losses, missed entries, and unexpected market moves.

That's when I may feel tempted to increase size, take a marginal setup, or ignore my daily stop.

I want my rules to be defined before those emotions appear.

A risk limit is most useful when I respect it even when I don't want to.

Consistency is built by following the process during uncomfortable sessions, not only during profitable ones.