After 9 years in the trenches, here's what actually works:

Stop overthinking. Start executing.

The formula is dead simple:

→ Write down your edge (3-5 rules max)
→ Take 30 trades on the 1m chart
→ Journal EVERY single one
→ Review what broke you
→ Tweak ONE rule only
→ Run it back

Most traders lose because they keep switching strategies. The real edge? Iterating on ONE system until it prints.

Repetition > perfection.

Your journal is your alpha. Most won't do this because it's boring. That's exactly why it works.