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Trading Journal – Day 1
Date: June 22, 2026
Today was the first day of committing to a defined process.
I did not execute it perfectly.
Violations:
Took 5 trades instead of the 3-trade maximum.
Took a trade under VWAP.
Positives:
Traded stocks with volume.
Traded stocks with momentum.
Focused on buyers and sellers instead of chasing indicators.
Spent time studying chart structure and price action.
The biggest takeaway is that my issue is no longer finding stocks. My issue is execution and discipline.
The setup is clear:
News
Volume
Momentum
VWAP hold
Buyer confirmation
My job is to wait for the setup instead of anticipating it.
I also realized that the 5-minute chart gives a much clearer picture of the story. Going forward, the 5-minute chart will determine whether a trade exists. The 1-minute chart will only be used for entry timing.
Lessons Learned
Volume alone is not enough.
Momentum alone is not enough.
Buyers must prove control.
VWAP is part of the process and must be respected.
More trades do not create more opportunity.
Objectives for Next Session
No entries under VWAP.
Maximum 3 trades.
Let the 5-minute chart determine the trade.
Let the 1-minute chart determine the entry.
Focus on execution, not P&L.
Summary
The process is defined.
The setup is defined.
Now the objective is simple:
Execute the plan with discipline and consistency. Every decision from this point forward either strengthens the process or weakens it. My job is to strengthen it.
+$110.02
Date: June 22, 2026
Today was the first day of committing to a defined process.
I did not execute it perfectly.
Violations:
Took 5 trades instead of the 3-trade maximum.
Took a trade under VWAP.
Positives:
Traded stocks with volume.
Traded stocks with momentum.
Focused on buyers and sellers instead of chasing indicators.
Spent time studying chart structure and price action.
The biggest takeaway is that my issue is no longer finding stocks. My issue is execution and discipline.
The setup is clear:
News
Volume
Momentum
VWAP hold
Buyer confirmation
My job is to wait for the setup instead of anticipating it.
I also realized that the 5-minute chart gives a much clearer picture of the story. Going forward, the 5-minute chart will determine whether a trade exists. The 1-minute chart will only be used for entry timing.
Lessons Learned
Volume alone is not enough.
Momentum alone is not enough.
Buyers must prove control.
VWAP is part of the process and must be respected.
More trades do not create more opportunity.
Objectives for Next Session
No entries under VWAP.
Maximum 3 trades.
Let the 5-minute chart determine the trade.
Let the 1-minute chart determine the entry.
Focus on execution, not P&L.
Summary
The process is defined.
The setup is defined.
Now the objective is simple:
Execute the plan with discipline and consistency. Every decision from this point forward either strengthens the process or weakens it. My job is to strengthen it.
+$110.02