1.)
School: Without education, there is a
very small chance that you can achieve your American Dream. Your years in high
school and college are some of greatest of your life. Not only do you have
great experiences, but you also find out who you are. In a sense, you are
configuring your American Dream during your time in school.
2.)
Money: Obviously money is going to be
on this list. Whatever your dream is, it is something that can most likely be
achieved through money. However in the book, "The Great Gatsby"
F. Scott Fitzgerald tells a story of how one man tried to achieve his dream
through money. Sadly, this man fell short of his dream.
3.)
Confidence: Many movies, books, and other
cultural things talk about how a dream can be achieved as long as you believe.
Without confidence in achieving your dream, you are already setting yourself up
for failure. But if you believe, who's going to stop you?
4.)
Perseverance: In no way will any dream
have a clear and easy path to follow. There will be many hardships throughout
your journey. Perseverance is key if you want to achieve your American dream.
With an attitude to never give up, the sky is the limit.
5.)
Willingness: There is a quote that
originated from the ancient Romans that pertains very well to this subject:
"No sacrifice, no victory". Your dream is something special. You have
to be willing to do anything to achieve it. You might have to give up something
or someone; you might even have to take in or go through something difficult
too. One of the most important things to have to be able to do anything
efficiently is a strong, focused mentality.
6.)
Love: Love is something everyone has
talked about at least once. Marriage is something in our culture that brings
people together. Some say that it is the greatest thing that has ever happened
to them. Some think otherwise; but that is beside the point. This love can be
the love from your family, or a friend too. For me, the comfort and unending
love of Jesus Christ fills my heart and keeps me going.
7.)
Home: When I say home, I don't
necessarily mean a house, mansion, apartment, etc. I am thinking about the big
picture. Your home should include your environment. It should be about who you surround
yourself with, who you enjoy being with and where you feel comfortable. It is
hard to work towards a goal when your environmental foundation is not steady.
8.)
Joy: To me, happiness is feeling good
temporarily. But joy is a constant happiness. We all know that realistically no
one is happy all of the time. But if you strive toward that kind of mindset,
you will naturally feel happier more. Finding the joy in everything you do will
help you not only bring others up, but will make you feel more confident and
motivated for anything and everything.
9.)
Being Selfless: One of the best things
you can do to achieve your dream is, strangely enough, to put others in front
of yourself. Everyone else is achieving their dream as well. I am sure that you
know what it is like to struggle in something. Why not bring others up; because
really, it will bring you up too.
10.) Purpose:
"Everything happens for a reason" is a very important quote that
defines the journey to the American Dream. Every moment in your life was
supposed to happen. There is a purpose to why the good and even the bad things
happen. Not always are these things going to be clear. But your dream has a
purpose, and your life has a purpose. It is your job to find out why those
happen, because that path that you take will lead you to your American Dream.
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