Edge Validation And Self Coaching

Become Your Own Trading Coach

Want to trade smarter, not harder? Great traders don’t just follow setups – they coach themselves and constantly sharpen their edge.

What is Your Edge, Anyway?

Market Edge: Comes from conditions like strong trends, news events, or institutional orders

Trader Edge: Comes from you — execution, mindset, trade management, intuition

🚫 Why Most Traders Struggle

  • They don’t have a clear edge

  • They don’t believe in their method

  • They don’t review or improve consistently

How to Build & Validate Your Edge

  • Treat your strategy like a product in development

  • Use backtests for rules, forward tests for live conditions

  • Create feedback loops with quick observations and tweaks

🧰 Use These Tools

  • Setup Graveyard: Ditch low-performing patterns

  • Scorecard: Rate your execution, clarity, and emotions

  • Monthly Playbook Review: Keep only what works

  • Self-Coaching Loop: Observe → Reflect → Adjust → Rehearse → Re-enter

📉 Avoid Over-Adjusting

Don’t change your plan after every loss. Wait for a sample size (20–30 trades), then make data-driven adjustments.

Key Takeaways

  • Validate your edge regularly

  • Use structured journaling and reviews

  • Focus on both market and trader edge

  • Coach yourself with discipline, not emotion