MES Trading Plan
Friday October 31, 2025
Opening Remarks
Micros Trader began the AM Briefing by grounding the discussion in a core theme: trading is not just a tactical endeavor, but a deeply transformative process. The experience of trading—marked by losses, self-doubt, and emotional extremes—ultimately builds perseverance, character, and hope. Micros Trader framed the journey as one of continual self-refinement, where suffering is not merely endured, but leveraged.
The Psychology of Trading and Suffering as a Catalyst for Growth
Every trader experiences pain. Every losing trade stings. Every blown account feels devastating. The pain is real, and it’s not a side-effect—it’s the curriculum. According to Micros Trader, these painful experiences are essential. They’re the furnace where perseverance is forged.
Drawing on scripture and psychological insight, the briefing emphasizes that suffering leads to perseverance, perseverance to character, and character to hope. This journey is unavoidable, and every loss is a tuition payment in the university of risk. A trader who hasn’t endured drawdown hasn’t yet learned true risk management.
Micros Trader urges traders not to waste the pain. After every loss, write down what it taught you. Use the experience to gain insight into discipline, patience, and emotional control. Journaling isn’t optional—it’s a vital tool for growth.
Essay Format Questions
- What emotion affected your trade today?
- How will you respond differently next time?
The Critical Role of Journaling
Journaling is a trader’s mirror. It digs into who you are and who you’re becoming. Micros Trader highlighted “Trader Meditations,” proprietary journaling software offered to members. This tool helps traders reflect deeply and mark important lessons.
A critical journaling prompt for the week was shared: “What made you feel in control this week? Even on red days.” This question helps distinguish between random outcomes and disciplined process. According to Micros Trader, if every day is marked as important, then no day truly is. Be selective and sincere in what you document.
The Transformative Journey of a Trader
“When you become a great trader, you are not the same guy,” said Micros Trader. The journey changes you. You’ll develop life-changing skills—emotional control, discipline, and presence under pressure.
A comment from a community member was highlighted: “I really appreciate how calm you always are in your trades. That’s the dream.” Micros Trader responded that this calmness comes from confidence in the process, not in any single trade.
He also emphasized the value of community: trading alone is isolating, but trading with a group gives you others who understand—and that matters.
Core Trading Strategies: The Runner Concept
A key tactical point of the briefing centered around the power of holding a runner. According to Micros Trader, learning to hold onto part of a winning trade can redefine your entire week’s profitability. One member, Matt, executed what Micros Trader called a “mental trade”—a simulation that stopped out for a 250-point gain. That equates to 50 points a day across a week—meaning you wouldn’t need to take another trade.
Micros Trader calls himself a “touch and go” trader—someone who engages quickly at key levels. But when the market responds as expected, the goal becomes simple: hold the runner.
Structured Execution: The Battle Plan
The Battle Plan is a pre-market strategy tool where Micros Trader maps out up to six high-quality trade ideas each night. These are not vague guesses—they are precise zones with clear entry and exit conditions. Occasionally, when conditions are poor, no trades are published.
Example 1: Yesterday’s Trade – Battle Plan Trade #2
This was the preferred trade. The idea was a snappy ladder reclaim of the Sunday open, with the goal of targeting two daily lows. The trade played out well during the live session.
Example 2: Last Night’s Trade – Battle Plan Trade #1
This was a long position on the MES. The ES level was marked at 55, but the micro contract overshot—filling the order anyway. This is a nuance in trading micro vs. full-size contracts. The thesis: reclaim and retest a strong level, then target an all-time high with an extended target of 69.83. Execution was textbook: snappy reclaim, multiple entries offered, and strong continuation.
Market Frustrations and External Factors
Micros Trader expressed clear frustration with U.S. political gridlock, specifically a potential continuing resolution in Congress. “We’re gonna be a bunch of stupid high school kids still as grown frickin’ adults. I hate Congress. It’s like the worst of the high school kids.”
He warned that upcoming economic reports like Non-Farm Payroll and JOLTs could be impacted by political dysfunction, adding uncertainty to the macro landscape.
TRADER Q&A – AM BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS
Q: What is considered the “tip of the day” emphasized in the AM Briefing, and what potential outcome is associated with mastering it?
A: The tip of the day is to learn to hold that runner, as doing so can completely change a trader’s week, potentially yielding 250 points in a week.
Q: What is the purpose of the journaling software, Trader Meditations, for traders?
A: The purpose of journaling with the software is that it digs deep into who you are and who you are becoming to become a great trader, which is a key part of the journey required to learn life-changing skills.
Q: According to the daily devotional, what necessary role do losses play in the growth of a successful trader?
A: Losses are necessary for growth, serving as the curriculum that teaches lessons such as true risk management and the discipline to walk away rather than revenge trade.
- Today’s AM Briefing: MES Trading Plan Overview
- ES Futures Daily Trade Plan (Battle Plan Access)
- Day Traders Blog with Real-Time Market Commentary
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- AM BRIEFING Archive: How to Trade Ranges for ES/MES Futures
- CME Group: Micro E-mini Futures Product Details
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