I will add I get 10 days is not a year or 10. THe idea being that it can be a year or more worth of returns. At this point I have to look at more critically the value of pushing. I have a good return on this account now, and to push furtheer with no thought would be foolish. Part of what I enjoy about this business is working on the adjustments, and continuing to make above average returns. For those who can do it on their $10000 account more power to you. My goal is to make above average on larger accounts. I have the benefit of having learned and through time to grow an account to more than one and my own personal hedge fund(no, not hedge acount numbers, but enough to make a living). It is not easy to get those returns as the account grows, but for me it is worth the time. I am quite the loser at parties when I talk about my work, but who cares.
I have stupid hobbies I can afford, and support a family too. If it is only work. I don't know why people persue this job. You can get paid to just go to work, but trading for yourself is something you have to enjoy, or you will be broke fast.
Preaching I know, but it has been one of those days. I had to demonstrate patience to myself to come out ahead.
If anyone knows of a group to blow off steam pass it on. THis work requires a self dedication that can be annoying when you aren't working from a firm in my experience. A firm at least offers like people at a distance or locally to whine too.
Peace