Retail traders are a drop in the ocean compared to institutions. But we can compete by using structure to stay objective in a subjective world.
❝ You’re not here to predict. You’re here to react with process. ❞
This was something I was taught by one of my mentors.
The 10-Friends Rule (Yes, Really)
Imagine you ask 10 friends: Is it raining outside?
You ask them all the same structured question with controlled answers — Yes, No, or Don’t Know.
Let’s say:
6 say Yes
3 say Don’t Know
1 says NoYou now have clarity. That’s a 60% chance it’s raining outside.
This is exactly how you should approach markets.
Ask consistent questions → Get meaningful answers → Make decisions with data.
Use a Structured Methodology for Every Trade
Here are some examples of questions that you can ask every time:
Is the higher time frame in an up or down trend? Yes/No
Is the market in a primary or secondary phase? Primary/Secondary
Is there a sentiment or macro narrative? Sentiment/Macro
These are just some we can ask. Go through your strategy and come up with some that fit your style.
Why This Changes Everything
Once you build structure into your approach:
You stop obsessing over outcomes
Wins and losses become data points
You improve with every trade, not just the profitable ones
You become more disciplined, less reactive, and ultimately more consistent.