The problem was I kept changing my system and style - there was no consistency, more like real time system development. It wasn't until I accepted that I had a robust system and all I need to do was follow it that I became successful. When I actually followed my own rules, I came up with 200%+ in the first 3 months. That's pretty easy when your float is cactus, but it certainly proved a point. After that the rest was easy.
A very good trader got caught short with large size. The stock was KPMG and MSCO just kept buying and buying and buying showing a large bid. Back then we had a key that would take out the buyer/seller(order). He blew out and could never recover.
For those who need help there is an alternative http://www.compakalternatives.com/performance.html This fund is being managed by someone who's been trading for over 31 years. I am not a client because I do better on my own.
About 6 years ago I was trading pairs in a local shop in Los Angeles. Owner of the shop was using system called "Tatas". So he lost about 250K in a week. That is when I decided to leave and trade on my own.