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by Larry Ackerman
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What if you are you the light?

Issue Sixty

November 2024

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Embracing the Identity Paradox

New perspective for leaders and those aspiring to lead

A friend of mine recently told me that, at least for a while, he was “going small.” He could no longer stomach what was happening here in America – the rage, the grievances, the gloating of the winners; the self-righteousness, the blaming, the myopia of the losers. He was going to do the only thing that made sense to him: Care for himself, his family, his friends, the people he loved and who loved him back, no matter their particular brand of politics.

 

The idea of going small right now is bathed in wisdom. Whether your side won or lost, you owe it to yourself to simply focus on the little things that, taken together are the essence of living.


With this in mind, another friend just sent me a short article by Elizabeth Gilbert, who wrote the bestselling memoir, Eat, Prey, Love. It describes the basic character of what it means to “go small.” Read it and you will grasp the meaning of the title of this newsletter ...


Read the rest of this article here

Want to help young people learn how to succeed on their own terms? Check out my latest book ... Jones of the Old Shoes.


It’s a fable that aims to give kids a head-start in discovering their unique identities – the natural gifts that reveal who they are and the potential they hold for making a meaningful and memorable contribution in life. 


Learn more here https://larryackerman.com/jones-of-the-old-shoes/

About Larry Ackerman
Larry helps organizations and individuals thrive. He offers identity strategy development for companies seeking greater brand impact and employee engagement, and personal coaching and workshops for people striving to build more fulfilling, successful lives.

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