Your first name of Berkman gives you self-assurance, independence, and confidence. You must be independent and you do not brook interference in any way. The ability to be original and follow a line of thought through to a logical conclusion leads you to be creative and inventive along practical lines. You love to challenge the concepts of others, developing your own ideas and pioneering new lines of thought. Although you are good natured and never intend offence, nevertheless your strong mindedness and candid manner of expression could put a strain on close relationships. You work best as your own boss as you are self-motivated and decisive, and resentful of someone telling you what to do. You are usually either telling or showing someone how to do something properly. Because you value friendships you do not hesitate to come to the aid of someone in need; however, your assistance is usually accompanied with words of advice. You have to be your own boss as it is most difficult for you to submit to direction from others. Although you are good-natured and never intend offence, still your blunt, direct, and candid manner of expression strains friendships; your honesty and sincerity earn respect from others.