If I had to do it all over again, I would focus on averaging 100% yearly instead of monthly. I would avoid using leverage as much as possible unless it’s to reduce overall risk. I would build a nice and consistent track record and manage Other People’s Money. From family to friends and build up. Pretty sure I would be managing several millions at this time. Taking fees, profits and making +100k per year. A snowball has a better expectancy than a unicorn. How would you do it ?
I'd marry the Chinese girl. (I wanted to, but her mom said I wasn't good enough for her*... She was correct, of course, but didn't actually know why at the time.) *Apparently being young, tall, athletic, smart, educated and nice guy with gazoodles of money isn't good enough for Chinese moms when it comes to their daughter... )
I would: - try to do things more slowly - prioritize process over outcome - use fewer indicators and more price action - concentrate more on avoiding losses and less on maximizing profits
In a funny way, I don't have any regrets about trading. It had to be this way. I had to learn, and then unlearn many things, to finally see what mattered for me. And life in general is a lot like this. Risk management is The Answer