How To Achieve The American Dream

Achieving Dreams Many Americans don’t put the effort into their dreams and don’t realize the work that must be put in. Like Tommy Hilfiger said, “The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it’s possible to achieve the American Dream.” Having goals and self-motivation will give a person’s life purpose. The American Dream is a reality due to the determination, freedoms, and opportunities given to American citizens. Being driven is an important factor in achieving one’s American Dream. One must push through the hard times to succeed. In Dan Rather’s essay, “They Live the Dream”, he writes, “Delores Kesler’s dream began with a $10,000 loan she used to found a temporary staffing agency in Jacksonville FL, in 1977. When she retired 20 years later her company Accustaff, had projected revenues of $2 billion” (41). Delores Kesler faced many
In Barrack Obama’s keynote address to the 2004 Democratic National Convention, heh talks about the opportunities available to him. His parents were not rich, but still believed they could give their children a higher education due to the generosity of America (78). If one is willing to work hard and push through obstacles, America will be there to help. Some might believe that the American Dream is a myth, but that’s simply not true. Every person has different dream or goal to accomplish. One must make their goals realistic and somewhat obtainable. Dreaming to become a Superhero and being able to fly is not possible, but wanting to have a family that loves and cares is. The American Dream is a reality as long as one is reasonable. An American Dream can become a reality through the determination, freedoms, and opportunities given to the people of the U.S.A. All one must do is set realistic goals and work hard to achieve them. Everyone in America should dream to better themselves and their