Reviewing and Improving the Plan

A good plan changes slowly, based on evidence. Here is a weekly, monthly and quarterly review routine and the rules for making changes without chasing noise.

A review rhythm

WhenReviewTypical questions
Daily5 minutesDid I follow the plan? Are all trades logged?
Weekly30 minutesWhich trades broke rules? What is the market doing? Is the watchlist current?
Monthly1 hourMetrics by setup and market condition; adherence rate; drawdown
Quarterly2 hoursIs any rule consistently hurting results? What one change should I test?

Short, regular reviews beat an occasional deep dive.

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