Pattern Literacy — Signal Noise or System

A short diagnostic to see how you currently engage with markets.

When markets (line) move quickly your first response is usually?

A

I react to the move and figure it out after

B

I pause to see if the move fits a known pattern

C

I wait for my rules to confirm before acting

Most of my decisions are driven by?

A

The price and value of the play

B

Whether I recognize something I have seen before

C

Whether my predefined rules say I should act

When I spot a pattern I often

A

Act quickly because I do not want to miss it

B

Pause and look for more confirmation before acting

C

Act because the situation is already defined in my rules

My biggest friction point is usually

A

Ignoring movement that pulls my attention

B

Acting on what I see without second guessing

C

Accepting that sometimes no action is required

After a losing decision I tend to

A

Look for another opportunity right away

B

Review what I noticed versus what happened

C

Record the result and return to my rules

Consistency in my process comes from

A

Staying actively involved with price and line movement

B

Understanding how situations tend to repeat

C

Following rules I have already committed to

A good betting day for me is

A

A day where I participated in the action

B

A day where I clearly recognized what was happening

C

A day where I followed my rules regardless of outcome

Outcome: Signal

Diagnosis: You recognize meaningful market patterns but hesitate to execute consistently. Orientation: This usually means your pattern recognition is ahead of your rules and process. Next Step: If Pattern Literacy resonates the next step is to join the Pattern Literacy list. → https://brownbagbets.com/pattern-literacy

Outcome: Noise

Diagnosis: You react to movement without a stable filter and let surface action drive decisions. Orientation: This usually means market motion feels urgent before your framework has had a chance to speak. Next Step: If Pattern Literacy resonates the next step is to join the Pattern Literacy list. → https://brownbagbets.com/pattern-literacy

Outcome: System

Diagnosis: You follow clear rules that align with Pattern Literacy and let repetition do the work. Orientation: This usually means your identity is already anchored in rules and you use markets to test the system not your impulses. Next Step: If Pattern Literacy resonates the next step is to join the Pattern Literacy list. → https://brownbagbets.com/pattern-literacy