Chapter 6 - Mindfulness - Awakening the Observer of the Self An unexamined life is an unlived life. Bc it causes momentary discomfort, you & a multitude of others avoid looking deeper - beyond the surface of our thoughts & identity. Rande continues on to tell us to become successful as traders we have to look beyond the surface. for me; the concept of becoming the observer has been a great learning experience. Realizing that I am not my thoughts and I can let thoughts just pass by without becoming swept away with them produced a humble power within… it takes time & dedicated practice to become a mindful, disciplined person & traders. This is the road I’m on… I am humbly proud of the progress I’ve made, but know I’m not at self mastery which is my ultimate goal. I think it’s a goal you work at forever. I do think some can be considered “self masters” but I believe this means they have the ability to choose long term goals over short term rewards/impulses. They have examined and continually create their thoughts/lives/etc.