Yes, I noticed in my trading that when I dont pay attention how much I'm up for the day - I tend to be alot more succesful with my trades. You 're over 25k which means you can day trade, focus on placing winning trades - rather than how much you make per trade - the money will catch up to you eventually. Of course make sure to have target stop losses / and profit taking levels when you're engaged in a trade. $500 is like an estimate that I guessed, randomly. I mean I had a 5,000 account and I brought in 500-1200$ twice a week trading FAZ and SRS ... depends on your position size / risk tolerance / and strategy. It was noobish of me to say $500, but let me correct myself - focus on winning - rather than how much you;re making and keep staring at how much youre up or whatever...that was your emtions dont get over you, and you dont become too cocky/overconfident. Just make sure to have stop losses.
Ask shortie that question! (PM him-- meaning ET member shortie). PS: Thanks for the fresh money you are bringing in the market.