I think someone mentioned it on another thread, the point of being a successful trader is not size, but working to be profitable every month. By doing this, you establish a record, that allows you to manage other people's money. Why is this important? Because it diversifies your income streams. Who is the better trader, the person that can make $ 3.000 per day, or the CEO of JPM that makes $ billions, and was smart enough to take out BSC for peanuts.