I've decided to place enough money in so that I can make enough day to day to NOT have a real job. A real job just depresses me lol. So yeah, maybe a year, maybe 2 years, maybe 3 years of consistent gains and I'll be able to bring in actual investors, all the while I'm paying off my student loans and not having to work for someone.
To be successful in the trading game, find a sound strategy and then learn and understand the rules of your strategy.