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Pre‑Market Routine Checklist

A two‑minute plan that reduces noise and preserves risk. Print it. Use it every session.

Two‑Minute Plan Template

  1. Bias: trend context (up/down/range) and why
  2. Key levels: 2–3 levels only (prior high/low, overnight high/low, VWAP)
  3. Setups today: 1–2 A‑setups you are allowed to take
  4. Must‑not‑do: one behavior to avoid (e.g., chase breakouts)
  5. Max daily loss: number locked in (stop trading if hit)

Write it by hand or keep a one‑page template beside your screen.

Warm‑Up Cues (1 minute)

  • Open platform; verify order size and hotkeys
  • Check economic calendar for high‑impact events
  • Set alerts at your key levels

Execution Rules

  • Only click when all checklist items for your setup are true
  • Size from stop distance, not conviction
  • After any large win/loss: pause 3 minutes (circuit breaker)

Printable Checklist

  • Bias: ____________
  • Key Levels: ____________
  • Setups Allowed: ____________
  • Must‑Not‑Do: ____________
  • Max Daily Loss: ____________

Screenshot or print this section and keep nearby.

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