Individual and the state

Classical liberals like Mill usually argue that so long as you aren't being coerced or forced to do something by the state, then you are free. I, personally, think that there is a truth in his argument. I absolutely convinced that if people are not forced by the government, they are free. The rights of individual is the sphere which is free from the state intervention. In my opinion, the primary principle of the state is it shouldn't block the freedom of individual's activities, but it should help them in their activities and do everything to develop spirit of enterprise in society.