What is the American Dream? To many people, it means different things. However, I think at the basis of the American Dream lies this: hard work, dedication, high morals lead to success in life. I think many people in our society exhibits these qualities but why does the American Dream often escape their grasp? Is it really just -- a dream? To those who have entered the "real world," we truly realize how real this world can be and how it's not a dream but can become a nightmare. Many of us during these troubled times have seen co-workers laid off or even worse, having that happen to a family member or yourself. And then you hear horror stories of those who spend their entire lives working 9-5 Monday through Friday and when it's all said and done, finally at the ripe age of 65, they can live out their American Dream. Hard work, dedication, morals paid off finally. Is this really what we imagined it would be like when we first stepped out into the working world? Why is the American Dream so elusive?
But maybe we need to ask a better question. Maybe we need to ask ourselves, what is success in life?
