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1. Chase your own best!




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2. First, work out which lane you're in.
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But what does Freedom actually mean?

Did you know that there are 17 Different interpretations of the word Freedom? I kid you not!

According to dictionary.com freedom can mean:


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thestateofbeingfreeoratlibertyratherthanin confinementorunderphysicalrestraint:
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personalliberty,asopposedtobondageor slavery:
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MEET THE SPEAKERSpeaking History
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