Trading Psychology & Discipline Blog
Notes on discipline, psychology and structure — from a trader who journals every session.

How Much Can You Make Trading Micro NQ With $100 Risk Per Trade?
It is the first question most new traders ask, and most answers online are either wild promises or "it depends". Here is...
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MNQ vs NQ: Which Contract Should a Beginner Trade?
NQ and MNQ track exactly the same thing: the Nasdaq 100 index. The chart is identical. The only real difference is how...
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How to Pass a Prop Firm Evaluation on NQ: Drawdown Maths for Beginners
Most people do not fail prop firm evaluations because their strategy is bad. They fail because one bad day breaks the drawdown...
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Prop Firm Drawdown Rules Compared: Topstep vs Apex
Prop firm drawdown rules are far more important than the headline account size, yet they are often the last thing traders properly...
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