What is the “American Dream?”

What is the “American Dream” to you? Have you ever thought about that question in the
back of your mind? There are many ways people view and achieve their ideas of the
“American Dream.” Some view the “American Dream” as living in happiness and prospering.
In addition, others may think it is about achieving your dreams and inspiring others to
do the same. However, it seems to be the combination of all, as well as, working hard.
            Everything in the end, leads to having an excellent educational background and being
involved with everyday life, for instance, keeping up with politics and the news.
Knowing yourself is also a pure benefit. I am a pure believer not everyone needs to go
to college and because at the end of the day they could be making as much money as a regular
middle class person or more. It is all what the person wants in life and did they
accomplish their dream at the end of their life. Working hard, getting an education to
have the upper advantage, making money, and accomplishing ideas is the backbone of the
“American Dream.” Of course, money is not everything and cannot buy everything; however,
in the times we live in today money talks very loudly.

Most people would wish for money and fame. I see myself on the border line between the two. Yes, money helps me to achieve my “American Dream”, but it does not give me the peace and tranquility I seek though some would argue that. I find that in this life I value the people and the environment around me more than the money required to attain it. The saying money is not everything fits me well in varies ways. In the end I believe my ideal American dream is to live comfortable surrounded by the people I hold dear to me.