7 DEADLY TRADING MISTAKES

Stop repeating mistakes. Start building a process.

A practical guide to recognizing the habits that undermine your trading—and replacing them with a clear, repeatable approach.

By Dan Fitzpatrick

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LESS GUESSWORK. MORE STRUCTURE.

You don’t need another stock tip. You need a plan you can follow.

Chasing entries. Second-guessing exits. Taking trades just to stay busy. This book helps you recognize recurring mistakes and understand what to do differently.

Define your strategy

Know what qualifies before you trade.

Understand your risk

Learn to think in stops, size and R-multiples.

Learn from your decisions

Turn trade reviews into practical feedback.

INSIDE THE BOOK

Seven mistakes. A practical fix for each.

Identify the patterns. Understand the cost. Build rules to address them.

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01

Trading without a clear strategy

Choose one approach. Define your setup and trigger.

02

Poor timing

Recognize the difference between a setup and an entry.

03

Letting emotions dictate your trades

Plan your entry, stop and target before acting.

04

Ignoring risk management

Understand R-multiples and position sizing.

05

Not tracking your trades

Record decisions and review the patterns.

06

Overtrading

Filter opportunities instead of forcing activity.

07

Trading without accountability

Use feedback and honest review to challenge assumptions.

THE S.M.A.R.T. WAY TO FIX THEM

Five questions. Before every trade.

A simple framework for qualifying a trade before any money is at risk.

S

Stock

Does the stock fit my strategy?

M

Market

Does the market support the trade?

A

Actionable

Is the setup actionable right now?

R

Risk vs. reward

Is the risk vs. reward acceptable?

T

Track

Will I track and review the trade?

If any answer is “No,” there is no trade.

PUT THE IDEAS TO WORK

More than a read. A reference for your routine.

Move from understanding the mistakes to reviewing your own decisions.

The Fix List

Seven action steps to revisit as you build your process.

Practical appendices

Risk, expectancy, position sizing, trade management and habit formation.

Charts, checklists & examples

Study the concepts and use structured questions in your trade reviews.

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MEET THE AUTHOR

Dan Fitzpatrick

Trader. Mentor. Process driven.

A former attorney turned full-time trader and mentor, Dan is the founder of Stock Market Mentor and Fitzpatrick Trading Group. After nearly 30 years in the markets, his focus is on helping traders improve their process—not chase predictions.

“Trading is not about predicting the market. It’s about managing yourself.”

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Author

Trade without excuses.

Start with the mistakes. Build your process from there.

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