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Identity Quote by Meg Jay

“Identity capital is our collection of personal assets...These are the investments we make in ourselves, the things we do well enough, or long enough, that they become a part of who we are.” quote by Meg Jay — Download Open image

““Identity capital is our collection of personal assets...These are the investments we make in ourselves, the things we do well enough, or long enough, that they become a part of who we are.””

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