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What does it mean?
Freedom is the power to shape one's own character and life.
In plain terms
You are free when you can change yourself.
What can you take from it?
Self-development is the true meaning of freedom.

Where it applies

  • personal growth
  • leadership
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • take responsibility
  • shape habits
  • own choices

Questions to consider

  • What habits define you?
  • Are you shaping your future?

Another view

It assumes everyone has equal capacity to change.

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