Execution Drift Is Real — Especially Mid-Year
- Timothy Pollard
- Jul 1
- 1 min read
July 1, 2025
By July, many traders feel it: a slight edge dulling, routines slipping, setups taken half-heartedly. It’s not burnout—it’s drift. The slow bleed of discipline that happens when markets quiet down and goals get vague.
The edge doesn’t disappear. It just decays when left unattended.
Mid-Year Drift Warning Signs
You’re clicking before confirming.Entries get sloppy. You “sort of” recognize a setup—but don’t walk through the checklist.
Your journaling falls off. No notes, no metrics, no feedback. That’s not trading—it’s winging it.
You’re less confident, more reactive.That hesitation you’re feeling? It’s the result of eroded structure.
Realign Before You Rebuild
July is the perfect time to reset—not rework. Reinforce your best behaviors. Recommit to execution quality.We can help with structured mid-year tune-ups to get you back to trading with clarity and control.