Well thank you all for replying to which only one of you answered how to find a mentor but it was sheer luck.
I have blown up a 10k account that was given to me when I started. I then put 10k into my own account and over the course of 3-4 years of trading futures with technical and fundamental analysis of the markets I ended up dead even at 10k. I have made several thousand trades I am sure at this point. Thankfully i have a job that is 100% commission so I make a solid amount of income and have an incredibly flexible schedule.
I am currently playing with Iron Condors/Flys on the VXX, SPX and UVXY. I have traded currencies, Futures, options and equities.
I have a bunch of experience at it but nothing that I can place my confidence in. Yes 8 years has been a long time and worth every experience. I have made great trades, and I have missed many more that were good trades. One should recognize that if someone works at something for 8 years without giving up, the idea should be they must have a passion.
I just need to find someone to help me with it. Lets get back on topic please. Does anyone know of a mentor in phoenix or I guess really anywhere that perhaps would be willing to assist in trading?