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The Myth of Personal Freedom and the Meaning of Identity
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Larry Ackerman
Larry Ackerman is a leading authority on organizational and personal identity, and is group director for the international identity- and brand-consulting firm Siegel & Gale. He is author of the book The Identity Code.  
By Larry Ackerman
Published on 08/18/2006
 
The idea that you can be whatever you want to be in life is a myth that tortures people needlessly. It forces you to follow false trails such as money, fame, or family approval, or to stay the course out of sheer desperation. It eats at the very core of your being. Why? Because it lacks integrity; it simply isn't true.