Having a plan as a day trader is a very wise thing. Following the plan is just as important. Now here’s the reality. While both of those things are needed, when it comes to things NOT going according to plan, the day trader ride can get very bumpy. None of this is “theory”. I will show you some of my live day trading results from my personal account that illustrate exactly what I mean. I love to try and trade to make money on a Friday that allows me to start my weekend early, but sometimes the “plan” and “what happens” are very different. When this happens, whether you are a beginner day trader who is just getting started or someone with lots of experience, you need to have a strategy and trading system in place to help you deal with these times. Just because a plan turns bumpy does not mean all hope is lost, but you need to continue to follow the rules that you have established for yourself.