Why I Need a Plan for Days When Nothing Works

Some sessions are difficult.

My usual setups may fail, price may rotate unpredictably, or volatility may be very different from what I expected.

Without a plan, I might keep trading in an attempt to force a good result.

Instead, I define when I will reduce activity, when I will stop for the day, and what conditions make my setup unsuitable.

I don't need to make money in every session.

Protecting capital and avoiding low-quality decisions are valid outcomes too.