Argumentative Essay: I Am A Tool

In a New York Times poll, only sixty-four percent of the respondents still believed in the American dream. This was the lowest outcome in the last two decades. (Sorkin and Thee-Brenan 2) Have these people forgotten the meaning of the American dream, or have they begun to view it differently? The concept presented is simple: one comes poor to the country, works hard, and eventually becomes well off. However, when one thinks of the word “well-off,” one might interpret it as living a stable lifestyle. On the other hand, the word well-off means to be rich, and becoming rich is not the goal for many foreigners who arrive in a foreign land. Nobody likes being pessimistic, however the world has become too advanced to keep a steady pace with, or …show more content…
For example, one may argue that college nor hard labor is needed to succeed; following up, they present ideas of becoming Youtubers, music artists, or professional athletes. As optimistic as that sounds, the truth is that not everyone is cut out for those things just as not everyone is cut out for college. One famous Youtuber, known as KSI, gave an idea of how hard it is to become a Youtuber. In his book, “I Am a Tool,” KSI reveals all the hard work it takes to get recognized, and all the money that must be spent to make good-quality videos. “But often, it’s just down to luck,” says the Youtuber, which implies that Youtube is very risky to ensure prosperity. In regards to sports, in basketball alone, only 3.4 percent of college athletes play at the next level. (Gaines) At last, the music industry works the same as Youtube, always changing trends. To achieve these things is possible, but it does not ensure a wealthy future. One may have the skills, but only the most relevant skills stand out, and how long before all skills are recognized? One may be smart, but what smarts does that person have that the rest have not discovered in a constantly changing