The only reason I can think of as to why the original poster complained about making only 5k/month is that he is living a lifestyle in which his expenses cost at/near/or in excess of 5k/month....otherwise there would/should be no reason to complain about making money. If you make 10million a month but live a 12million a month lifestyle, then you will go broke. If you make more money and more money and increase in profitability as a trader BUT at the same time increase your expenses/liabilities, then you have not gone anywhere. You will still be in debt and/or have huge expenses. Making large sums of money is not the answer to financial freedom...keeping it is.
Good God! My rent alone is $1000. What part of the country do you live in? Or do you still live at home with mom, like many of the traders I know?
Tell you what, at $1000 a month, after 10 years and some compounding , you've saved over $160k. Hey mom, what's for dinner!
I've only banged three chicks this month. This is a bit of a dry period for me and I have no idea why. Perhaps it is just the dating market -- supply and demand? Who knows ....
If you're trading a proven system with little drawdown and a margin of $780 on e-minis. Then at $2,000 or $2,500 per contract to be safe, and doing over 30 points a week, it takes no time to compound to almost any income you'd like. Pick a number! I feel comfortable with 8 lots. You do the math. Going shopping now Happy Holidays