Check-List: Your Trading “Did I Turn Off the Stove?” Routine

Alright, picture this: You’ve got a hot trade idea, your finger is twitching over the “Buy” button, and your brain is screaming, “GO! GO! GO!” But wait! Before you leap, you need your Check-List.

This isn’t just a boring to-do list; it’s your trading co-pilot, your rational alter-ego, and the nagging voice that prevents you from doing something incredibly dumb. It’s a series of questions you must answer “Yes” to, like: “Is the trend my friend?” “Is my risk under control?” “Did I remember to put on pants today?” (Okay, maybe not that last one, but you get the idea.)

Your Check-List is what keeps you from trading on pure emotion or that weird feeling you got after eating too much pizza. It’s your pre-flight safety routine before you launch your money into the wild blue yonder. So, be like a pilot, run through your list, and avoid those “Oh, crud, I forgot the landing gear!” moments. Your wallet will thank you.