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Identity vs Confusion
Tiger drops out of Stanford 2 years early to play in the PGA. He inked $60M in endorsements, won multiple PGA titles, matches, & Rookie of the Year. The conflict in this stage is creating an identity within society through experiences, relationships, and values, or drifting aimlessly, unsure of who you are and where you fit in life — confusion. Tiger boldly established his identity.Timeline
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Intimacy vs. Isolation
Tiger Woods, 28, married 24-year old former Swedish model Elin Nordegren after dating for three years. The couple spent $1.5MM on the event. Tiger presumably placed a high value on intimacy, developing a close, committed relationship with Elin rather than choosing isolation and focusing exclusively on golf. Erickson lists intimacy vs. isolation as the sixth stage of psychosocial development.Woods marries his Swedish fiancée
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Generativity vs Stagnation
Woods’ charity, TGR Foundation, celebrates 25 years and 2 million students reached through its education programs. The conflict in this stage is contributing to the next generation, mentoring others, making positive change, or — being self-centered, disconnected in the community. Tiger’s unwavering commitment to philanthropy demonstrates an immense amount of generativity.TGR Foundation