help

Tonight I was asked if I was an independent person - I obviously answered yes. Duh. I then was told that that has to go away to do my job effectively. I am fiercely independent and value that AND my freedom. Is it worth it to give it up and join the fold to contribute to the bigger picture? Will I lose the spark and passion and uniqueness that comes with being your own boss? Do I really want that? Is it a sacrifice I'm willing to make? Am I really supposed to?
I feel like a wild horse that everyone is trying to tame...