Aggressive Entry → SL Hit → Patience Test → Trader's Reality.

Today was a classic reminder of why trading is more psychology than charts.

I started the morning with an aggressive entry.
It was technically valid but not the kind of entry I usually take and it cost me a small SL.
No excuses. I took it, accepted it, moved on.

My second trade was the real setup: a clean structure breakdown.
I entered exactly as per my system… and then came the hard part: waiting.

The market went into a long consolidation.
Zero momentum.
Uncertainty everywhere.
My patience got tested, emotions kicked in, and finally when momentum came…
it tagged my break-even before running straight toward my target.

But there’s no regret.

A break-even is a win if the psychology stays intact.
I didn’t chase, I didn’t revenge trade, I didn’t lose control.
I recovered most of the morning loss and closed the day with a small hit but a stronger mind.

Some days your job is not to make money
it’s to protect your capital and your mind.

Back again tomorrow with clarity.