Dear Fellow Trader,

I want to discuss something that has a massive impact on your trading results, confidence, and overall optimism about your financial future.

The High-Level Strategy You Bring to Your Trading

Generally, there are two approaches traders take with their market activity:

1. The “I can trade anything, anytime” approach
2. The methodical, condition-specific approach

Let me break down what these really mean for your trading success…

Discretionary vs. Methodical Trading

Discretionary trading means responding to whatever the markets present, regardless of conditions. It's appealing because:

• You can potentially trade every day
• You never have to sit on the sidelines
• You feel constantly active in the markets

But here's the reality many discover too late: this approach introduces far more variables and unpredictability into your results.

Methodical trading, on the other hand, looks for very specific market conditions and applies strategies designed precisely for those circumstances. With this approach:

• You know your expected winning percentage
• You understand your profit/loss ratio
• You can predict your average return per trade
• You can forecast your monthly opportunities and income

The Strategy-Condition Match Is Critical

Most trading strategies are built on specific premises that only work under certain conditions:

• Momentum strategies require trending markets
• Range trading strategies need flat markets
• Volatility strategies depend on specific market movement patterns

When you try to apply a strategy in conditions it wasn't designed for, inconsistency follows.

The Playbook Approach

Many traders, especially those newer to the markets, want to jump straight to discretionary trading. They want action every day, but then wonder why they struggle.

What I recommend instead:

• Master one strategy first
• Get very good at recognizing its ideal conditions
• Then gradually build out your playbook with additional strategies
• Each strategy addresses different market conditions

This methodical approach gives you versatility while maintaining intentionality and predictability in your trading.

Is Your Approach Working For You?

If you've been having a tough time with your trading results, it might be time to examine whether you're taking the right high-level approach for your personality and goals.

Trading should be enjoyable and profitable – not a constant struggle.

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To your trading success,
Brian McAboy
Inside Out Trading

P.S. Ready for personalized guidance? Book a free consultation with me at InsideOutTrading.com. We'll explore how to build the right methodical approach for your unique trading style and goals.