Wealthy trader turned Ponzi scheme investor turned researcher. May has historically resulted in my largest losses. First year bounced back to new highs. Second year substantial loss. Third year dead cat down to dwindling stack. Forth year TBD.

Wealthy trader from years 1-3
Ponzi scheme investor from years 3-4
Researcher from years 4-

If you're in a circle with smart people, don't leave that circle
Try not to resort to the Ponzi scheme route