Weekly Trading Review
The habit that separates traders who improve from those who don't.
Most traders never improve because they never review. They feel like they're learning, but they're just repeating the same mistakes with different setups. Weekly reviews force honest assessment and drive real change.
Why Weekly Reviews Work
- Pattern Recognition. You start seeing what actually works FOR YOU. Not theory, but your real trades, your real patterns.
- Data Over Feelings. "I think I'm doing well" becomes "I'm up 2.3R this week with a 55% win rate." Objectivity matters.
- One Improvement at a Time. Trying to fix 10 things at once fixes nothing. Reviews help you focus on the ONE thing that matters most.
- Emotional Distance. Sunday review of Friday trades is objective. Post-trade review is emotional. Distance creates clarity.
The 20-Minute Weekly Review
Do this every Sunday. Same time. Non-negotiable.
Part 1: The Numbers
Calculate these exactly. No guessing.
Part 2: Best & Worst
Screenshot these. Learn from both.
Best Trade
Worst Trade
Part 3: Patterns & Themes
Look for patterns across the week.
Part 4: Next Week's Focus
One thing to improve. One thing to avoid.
✓ I will focus on:
e.g., "Only taking trades with 2R+ potential"
✗ I will NOT:
e.g., "Trade the first 5 minutes of market open"
Monthly Rollup
Once a month, review your weekly reviews. Look for bigger patterns.
Which week was my best? Why?
What mistake keeps appearing?
Am I getting better at my focus areas?
What's my edge? Can I articulate it clearly?
What's the ONE thing to focus on next month?
Review Mistakes to Avoid
Being Too Nice to Yourself
"It was just bad luck." Maybe. Or maybe you broke a rule. Be honest.
Only Focusing on P&L
A profitable week with bad process is dangerous. An unprofitable week with good process is progress.
Skipping Weeks
One skipped week becomes two. Two becomes a month. Consistency is everything.
Changing Too Many Things
One focus per week. Not five. You can't tell what's working if you change everything.
The Compound Effect
52 weeks of reviews = 52 lessons learned.
If each review makes you just 0.5% better at one thing, after a year you've made 26 meaningful improvements.
That's how good traders become great traders.
Not through one big insight. Through 52 small ones, stacked consistently.
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