You hit the nail on the head. Trying to pass an evaluation in just a few days usually forces traders to over-leverage, which shatters risk management and triggers daily loss limits. Prop firms design evaluation periods to test sustainable edge, not lottery-style trading. When you slow down and aim for steady, consistent gains over a month, you protect your drawdown and align with how real funded accounts are kept. Rushing only feeds failure rates, whereas patience builds the discipline needed to pass. How do you usually structure your daily risk percentage when starting a new challenge? Feel free to share your approach below!