Managing Risk Position Size And Volatility
A source-aware briefing for checking the record before you act.
A source-aware briefing for checking the record before you act.
Name what the source can prove, what it cannot prove, and where you will stop relying on it.
Start with public records
Source checks are strongest before pressure enters the decision. A written boundary keeps a bad read from becoming an improvised decision.
Source note
Use the guide as a checklist, not as permission to act. The source should answer a narrow question and leave a record you can inspect.
Source note
Weak evidence usually shows up before the source check is complete.
How to use this guide
Compare the source you plan to use against this briefing. Confirm it independently, and stop if the public record does not match the message.
Primary sources