Hello,

Initially I spent a while with a buddy of mine that makes quite a bit of money doing Forex. He taught me the fundamentals. I worked with him on his account and saw what he is doing. I've have spent three weeks using a demo account which makes an average of approximately $200 daily. I've more days with little losses compared to ones with large wins, so I am being very careful. Sometimes I grind my teeth once I see what I could have made if I'd dared to stay in more, but I've been able to control my urges.

I am using a commercial sign service my buddy showed me that cost about $175 a month, so that will come off my bottom line.

I shall also state that the 5K I will be using is money I can live with no since it comes from sold inventory. I am prepared to spend the risk loosing it (and so is my wife. .

I wonder if I should consider myself ready to go live? My buddy has told me as long as I keep it easy and don't get tempted to try to make big risky trades I am good to go. What do people around here think is sufficient practice prior to going live? Am I ready?