Skipping a trading journal mirrors forgetting to track your workouts you’ll never pinpoint why you’re not improving. Without logging your trades, you’re left guessing what’s working, and guesses don’t stack cash.

Record every trade: entry, exit, reasoning, result. Review weekly. Patterns pop out strengths and slip-ups. Are you bailing on winners early? Missing stop-losses? Your journal’s your mentor. Use it, or stay stuck