The 9 discipline rules every trading plan should define
Session rule: define which markets, sessions and conditions you are allowed to trade instead of reacting to every candle.
Setup rule: require a written setup reason tied to market structure, price action or your chosen framework.
Invalidation rule: know exactly where the trade idea is wrong before calculating size.
Risk rule: cap risk per trade and daily risk before the session starts, not after emotions rise.
Entry rule: separate analysis from trigger. A good idea is not automatically an entry.
Management rule: decide how stops, partial exits or no-touch management are handled before entry.
Loss rule: after a loss, pause long enough to review whether the next trade is independent or emotional.
Stop rule: define the point where you stop for the day because quality has dropped or risk limits are reached.
Journal rule: every trade must leave evidence: screenshot, reason, risk, emotion and one improvement note.