I am still learning about keeping a journal as a prop trader and would like some honest input. Having a clear plan before the session opens makes everything calmer. What would you do differently if you were starting again?
Keeping a solid trading journal is one of the best habits you can build, especially when navigating prop firm evaluations where tracking risk and consistency is crucial. If I were starting again, I would focus less on recording every minor detail and more on capturing emotional state, market context, and clear pre-market plans.
A great journal should always track key metrics such as your risk-to-reward ratio, setup type, and adherence to daily loss limits. When trading with a funded account, reviewing these logs helps spot behavioral patterns that lead to rule breaches during high-impact news events.
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