Question for pros, how do you "pay" yourself?

[Arnfinn Madsen]

I have made a set amount I cash out each month (I have a 6 month non-bankroll buffer in addition). I think making salary based upon results is more tilt-provoking than motivating, since monthly results are relatively independent of effort. If I run bad, it makes it necessary for me to step down/ delay stepping up, but that can be healthy in those situations anyway.