Hope: The Key to Success Hope is the driving force behind success. As defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary, “hope- to want something to happen or be true and think that it could happen or be true” (Webster). Without hope, there is no reality in becoming successful. Hope inspires an individual to believe that the intangible can become the tangible. Dreams and aspirations can be obtained by never ceasing ones’ original lust for success. However, this lust for success is fueled by the burning hope that lies within. The hope is what gives an individual the motivation to strive for this greatness and achieve this goal set forth by one’s self. Success can be determined by the prestige of an individual’s name, the number in a bank account, or
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Each country offers its own unique traditions, culture, and philosophies. With different upbringings, come different viewpoints. Growing up with different dreams and aspirations, amount to different opinions on what is success. In America, children grow up aspiring to become a billionaire on the cover of Forbes magazine, the next Derek Jeter, a model for Versace, the next great actor or actress of their time, or even the next musical genius of the 21st century. In America, everyone dreams of benefiting themselves, even if it comes at the expense of others. People are willing to crush small businesses, destroy the small towns of America, and destroy the American dream of others, in order to fulfill their own American dream. America differs drastically from some of the poorest countries of Africa. The Central African Republic, Niger, and Liberia are three of Africa’s poorest countries (Friedland). Children of these countries hope for far different things than the children of America. In these African countries, children hope to eat one daily meal to fight off starvation, find a clean and reliable water source that has not been contaminated or polluted, and they hope to avoid child slavery and civil war. They aspire to survive to the age of twenty-five or to be able to flee their country for a better opportunity at life. Yet, Americans continue to believe their lives are more …show more content…
Currently, there is hope in America, but it is the wrong kind of hope. The correct hope will return, but only with the proper guidance from the revered men and women of America. Leaders must recognize that a change is mandatory for the survival of this once great nation. Hope will be restored when America returns to its post-World War II golden age mentality. A time in America’s history filled with success. America had the world’s greatest economy, most innovative scientists, renowned leaders, and a thriving democracy. America was a country of domestic tranquility and a vast knowledge of foreign affairs. Foreign nations feared the United States. These nations had respect for America, its citizens, and its capabilities. Countries even strived to achieve the same successes as America. Once this mentality and persona is restored, America will once again possess the true integrity of the word
Each country offers its own unique traditions, culture, and philosophies. With different upbringings, come different viewpoints. Growing up with different dreams and aspirations, amount to different opinions on what is success. In America, children grow up aspiring to become a billionaire on the cover of Forbes magazine, the next Derek Jeter, a model for Versace, the next great actor or actress of their time, or even the next musical genius of the 21st century. In America, everyone dreams of benefiting themselves, even if it comes at the expense of others. People are willing to crush small businesses, destroy the small towns of America, and destroy the American dream of others, in order to fulfill their own American dream. America differs drastically from some of the poorest countries of Africa. The Central African Republic, Niger, and Liberia are three of Africa’s poorest countries (Friedland). Children of these countries hope for far different things than the children of America. In these African countries, children hope to eat one daily meal to fight off starvation, find a clean and reliable water source that has not been contaminated or polluted, and they hope to avoid child slavery and civil war. They aspire to survive to the age of twenty-five or to be able to flee their country for a better opportunity at life. Yet, Americans continue to believe their lives are more …show more content…
Currently, there is hope in America, but it is the wrong kind of hope. The correct hope will return, but only with the proper guidance from the revered men and women of America. Leaders must recognize that a change is mandatory for the survival of this once great nation. Hope will be restored when America returns to its post-World War II golden age mentality. A time in America’s history filled with success. America had the world’s greatest economy, most innovative scientists, renowned leaders, and a thriving democracy. America was a country of domestic tranquility and a vast knowledge of foreign affairs. Foreign nations feared the United States. These nations had respect for America, its citizens, and its capabilities. Countries even strived to achieve the same successes as America. Once this mentality and persona is restored, America will once again possess the true integrity of the word