The American Dream: Is It Achievable?
Does one’s goal stop after hitting many vicissitudes in life? If something is becoming hard or an unexpected event occurs, does one give up all that has been worked for? In the American Culture, there is this thing called The American Dream which was first coined by James Truslow Adam. Truslow has stated, “’That dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone… regardless of social class or circumstances of birth’” (Brandon King 610). Many people have different dreams than their peers. There are many types of dreams; many people want to start a family or make lots of money, which leads to a couple of problems being, not knowing what the American Dream means to themselves. …show more content…
Many people in society tend to overthink who gets to be successful or not successful. And lastly, many people have been dependent on money. Without money, a person probably won’t be able to get anywhere, and those have indeed been a problem in the 21st century. Throughout the years, there are these things called “barriers” that may or may not halt any type of progression given. The American dream can be achievable if a person is dedicated to his or her hard work, never gives up, defines what the American Dream is for them, and lastly takes more action.
The first step to achieving the American Dream is committing to one’s goal. The American Dream is indeed still alive and “achievable”. Brandon King had stated in his article named, “The American Dream: Dead, Alive, or on Hold?”, he mentioned a little New York Times survey. The survey by New York Times contained information, that aside the Great Recession, 72 percent of Americans still in fact believe that its still possible to start poor, work hard, and become rich in America (611). The American Dream is alive; Americans still believe they can get rich from hard work, but there are limits, barriers that conflict with ones dream to success. In an article by Timothy A, Poynton,
Does one’s goal stop after hitting many vicissitudes in life? If something is becoming hard or an unexpected event occurs, does one give up all that has been worked for? In the American Culture, there is this thing called The American Dream which was first coined by James Truslow Adam. Truslow has stated, “’That dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone… regardless of social class or circumstances of birth’” (Brandon King 610). Many people have different dreams than their peers. There are many types of dreams; many people want to start a family or make lots of money, which leads to a couple of problems being, not knowing what the American Dream means to themselves. …show more content…
Many people in society tend to overthink who gets to be successful or not successful. And lastly, many people have been dependent on money. Without money, a person probably won’t be able to get anywhere, and those have indeed been a problem in the 21st century. Throughout the years, there are these things called “barriers” that may or may not halt any type of progression given. The American dream can be achievable if a person is dedicated to his or her hard work, never gives up, defines what the American Dream is for them, and lastly takes more action.
The first step to achieving the American Dream is committing to one’s goal. The American Dream is indeed still alive and “achievable”. Brandon King had stated in his article named, “The American Dream: Dead, Alive, or on Hold?”, he mentioned a little New York Times survey. The survey by New York Times contained information, that aside the Great Recession, 72 percent of Americans still in fact believe that its still possible to start poor, work hard, and become rich in America (611). The American Dream is alive; Americans still believe they can get rich from hard work, but there are limits, barriers that conflict with ones dream to success. In an article by Timothy A, Poynton,