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ELITE OPERATOR CONDITIONING

Execution Reliability
Under Pressure.

For traders, portfolio managers, CIOs, and investment decision-makers operating where uncertainty is high and consequences are real.

“If your best strategy collapses under stress, this fixes the execution layer.”

FORMER PM & TRADER
Neuroscience + Behavioral Finance + Real-World Conditioning.
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SYSTEMIC FRICTION

The market exposes your
decision system.

Most performance issues are not "strategy" problems. They are execution failures triggered by biological and cognitive stress.

01

Rule Drift

The slow abandonment of core risk parameters as volatility increases, leading to discretionary errors.

02

Execution Hesitation

Analysis paralysis at the moment of entry, resulting in missed alpha and chasing bad prices.

03

P&L Reactive Trading

Revenge trading and over-leveraging to "claw back" losses, ignoring technical signals.

04

Asymmetric Skew

The habit of cutting winners early out of fear and widening stop-losses out of hope.

05

Confidence Variance

Emotional swings after drawdowns that lead to timid sizing during high-probability setups.

06

Cognitive Overload

Information saturation leading to poor risk-weighting and a breakdown in decision hygiene.

If you recognize these patterns, the edge isn't in your charts. The edge is in your response.

M1 Performance Background
OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS

Qualification Protocol.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

  • Defined Process: Professionals with a clear strategy but inconsistent execution.
  • High Accountability: Decision-makers directly accountable for outcomes.
  • Behavioral Focus: Those willing to train and measure performance behavior.

SYSTEM EXCLUSIONS

  • Strategy/Signals: Anyone seeking external trade ideas or market signals.
  • Hobbyists: Beginners or those without a professional mandate.
  • Motivation: People seeking inspiration instead of technical training.
THE OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK

The M1 Methodology.

01

Diagnose

  • Identification of Triggers + Patterns
  • Decision Breakdown Mapping
  • Baseline Performance Metrics
02

Train

  • High-Stakes Drills + Exposure Reps
  • Bias Interruption Protocols
  • Pre/In/Post-Market Routines
03

Stabilize

  • Integration into Core Process
  • Weekly Review + Accountability
  • Market Regime Stability Plan

Engagement
Deliverables

Tangible outputs included in the conditioning program.

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Performance Diagnostic: Full assessment + technical interview.

Individual Conditioning Plan: 6-week execution roadmap.

Live Coaching: Weekly high-stakes performance sessions.

Skill Drills: Controlled trading scenario exercises.

Implementation Worksheets: Review loops + data logs.

Direct Access: Priority communication windows.

M1 Execution Environment
SYSTEM INVENTORY

Program Deliverables.

01

Performance Diagnostic

Technical assessment + deep-dive interview to isolate execution friction.

OPERATIONAL AUDIT
02

Individual Conditioning Plan

Bespoke 6-week roadmap to stabilize response to capital pressure.

STRATEGY LAYER
03

Weekly Coaching Sessions

Live, 1-on-1 sessions focused on active market behavior audits.

LIVE CONDITIONING
04

Skill Drills + Scenarios

Targeted exercises designed to build cognitive muscle memory.

REPETITION LAB
05

Implementation Worksheets

Technical review loops and logs to bridge training and live markets.

DATA LOGGING
06

Direct Line Access

Priority communication windows for high-urgency stabilization.

SUPPORT COMMS
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ATTRIBUTION DATA

What improves when the
execution layer is trained.

METRIC 01

Compliance

A statistically significant reduction in rule violations and discretionary drift.

METRIC 02

Resiliency

Improved recovery cycles after losses, preventing drawdown compounding.

METRIC 03

Risk Hygiene

Tighter, more objective risk behavior during high-volatility market events.

METRIC 04

Latency

Optimized decision speed without sacrificing technical accuracy or process.

METRIC 05

Consistency

More stable sizing discipline and adherence to position-sizing models.

METRIC 06

Stability

Reduced emotional variance (tilt) and P&L-based reactive trading.

THESE ARE NOT PREDICTED GAINS. THESE ARE OBSERVED PERFORMANCE STABILIZATIONS.

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OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS

How It Works.

Engagement logistics are standardized for professional workflows.

CADENCE

Weekly Intensity

Sessions are conducted on a fixed weekly cadence. Consistency is a prerequisite for biological conditioning.

COMMITMENT ~2.5 HRS / WK

Time Allocation

Optimized for high-output schedules: High-impact sessions paired with micro-conditioning reps.

CLEARANCE

Strict Confidentiality

Full NDA clearance is available. We operate with the same discretion required of an institutional desk.

LEADERSHIP

Evan-Led Engagement

All core diagnostic and conditioning sessions are led directly by Evan Marks, supported by the M1 performance team.

FOR SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL INQUIRIES: EVAN@M1PERFORMANCEGROUP.COM

ENGAGEMENT ACCESS

Selection Parameters.

STEP 01

Performance Diagnostic

A mandatory technical audit to isolate execution friction. Required for all new engagements.

COMPLIMENTARY / BY APPLICATION
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STEP 02

Full Conditioning Program

The 6-week operational re-wiring protocol. Bespoke roadmap + 1-on-1 sessions with Evan.

SHARED POST-DIAGNOSTIC
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M1 operates on a limited capacity model to ensure institutional-grade focus for every client.

FINAL INITIALIZATION

Request Performance Diagnostic.

M1 maintains a strict capacity model. Our diagnostic process is designed to ensure alignment between your technical objectives and our conditioning protocols.

IF ACCEPTED, YOU’LL BE INVITED TO A BRIEF FIT CALL.
  • Assessment of execution friction
  • Baseline performance mapping
  • Engagement fit analysis
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DUE DILIGENCE

Frequently Asked
Operational Questions

Q.

How is this different from therapy?

Therapy is restorative; M1 is preparative. We don't focus on clinical diagnostics or the past—we focus strictly on your biological and cognitive response to live capital risk in your next session.

Q.

How do you measure progress?

Through Attribution Analysis. We track specific execution data: reduction in unforced errors, adherence to stop-loss protocols, and recovery latency after drawdowns compared to your baseline.

Q.

How quickly do people see change?

Physiological stabilization (nervous system regulation) often occurs in 2–3 weeks. Permanent cognitive re-wiring of execution habits typically requires the full 6-week conditioning cycle to solidify.

Q.

What if I’m in a drawdown right now?

This is the optimal time to engage. We stabilize the "bleed" by isolating the behavioral errors that typically compound a technical drawdown, helping you return to baseline with a cleaner process.

Q.

Can you work with my risk manager / team?

Yes. For institutional clients, we can interface with risk desks to ensure the conditioning plan aligns with firm-wide mandate constraints and reporting requirements.

Q.

Is this confidential?

Strictly. We operate with institutional-grade privacy. Standard NDAs are provided at the start of every engagement to protect your proprietary strategies and performance data.

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Welcome To M1 Performance

M1 Performance Group is a premier mental performance coaching firm dedicated to elevating the performance and well-being of high achievers. Our mission is to empower traders, athletes, and CEOs to unlock their full potential by optimizing their mental and emotional resilience. We combine cutting-edge performance psychology with personalized coaching strategies to help our clients thrive in high-pressure environments.

At M1 Performance Group, we offer a range of services tailored to the unique needs of our clients, including:

  • Mental Performance Coaching: Personalized coaching sessions to develop mental toughness, focus, and resilience.
  • Workshops and Seminars: Interactive sessions designed to teach practical strategies for peak performance.
  • Team Coaching: Customized programs to enhance team dynamics, communication, and overall performance.
  • Performance Assessments: Comprehensive evaluations to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and actionable insights for growth.

what we do

M1 Performance Group offers mental performance coaching tailored for professional athletes, traders, portfolio managers, and C-suite executives. We develop techniques to increase engagement and foster a focused approach to decision-making, elevating clients' performance goals.

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