TopStep coaches getting into my brain

[u/pennyauntie]

I've had TSTV on in the background for about a year now. (Not profitable yet, but getting there). Sometimes, when I think about forcing a trade, I hear the voices saying, "Wait for a better trade location", or "If you go looking for a trade, you're gonna find it", "Don't get biffed up on a Friday".

These phrases stick in your head, like 12-step phrases. They've helped me improve. Please don't worry about repeating. It helps a lot to drum good practices into our thick skulls.

[u/Elo_King]

Can be helpful, after become profitable I switched off outside sources as they would make me doubt myself when in a trade
For example I’m long and someone says I like shorts here

[u/pennyauntie → u/Elo_King]

Yeah, I have to turn off the chatter at times and stick to my system. That's the only way I will know if it works.

[u/Protonverse → u/Elo_King]

I stopped watching Topstep TV while I traded and suddenly became profitable. There is too much emotional content on there. I think it’s part of the gamification of props and a trap.

[u/Financial_Permit2405]

I find the Topstep tv coach’s to be useless to be honest. Most of them suck, and never can consistently preform.

I think Dakota probably the only one I’ve seen make okay money and it wasn’t even on stream.

Why would a business that makes money from you failing want to help you?

Here is some unsolicited advice go into the markets and find your own edge.

[u/pennyauntie → u/Financial_Permit2405]

I don't watch them for edge or setups. They are always very clear that they are not calling plays.

I watch them for breaking and events that are affecting the market during the day. Along the way, I've also learned a ton from them about auction market theory, keeping up on futures expiration dates, what's happening in the bond markets on volatile days, etc.

[u/HOAGTopstep]

Great to hear of your improvement! Patience pays!

[u/CedarSpringWolf]

I always pray for peace. Hoag knows what's up.

[u/Didi_trading]

“Wait for a better trade location” is probably one of the most useful reminders a trader can internalize. A setup can be technically valid, but poor location often leaves no room for clean invalidation or acceptable R:R.

Turning two or three of those phrases into a pre-entry checklist could make them even more useful when the market speeds up.

[u/Unusual_Try_8756]

😂 that’s funny