Introduction
According to Mark Roemer, chasing after the ‘American Dream’ can motivate you to work harder. However, it can also result in frustration. The ‘American Dream’ signifies ideals such as equality, liberty, democracy, equal rights and opportunity for everyone. Still, many people only chase after this ‘dream’ because they believe working hard will allow them to possess more wealth and better status in society.
Can the ‘American Dream’ make you happy?
The original meaning of the ‘American Dream’ has changed throughout the years. Living the ‘American Dream’ meant having a life full of prosperity which is earned through hard work. Now, people want to work hard to gain material wealth and climb the corporate ladder to gain more respect. However, many people who are living the ‘dream’ are not happy because they are still not financially secure and have to constantly work hard, and there is no end to the need for better status and the latest material possessions.
Chasing after the ‘American Dream’ will not make you happy if you want to lead a happy and stress-free life. Although you will gain more wealth, to maintain a better status in society, you will want to spend the wealth you acquire. If you work hard all the time, you will have no time for yourself, your friends or your family members. Thus, the dream will become a never-ending vicious cycle.
Reasons to still chase the ‘American Dream’?
Many people don’t believe in the ‘American Dream’ anymore due to the reasons stated above. They become disappointed once they learn about the reality of chasing after the dream about all the hurdles they still have to face.
So, is it still wise to chase after it?
Yes, it can still be beneficial and rewarding to chase after it. The ‘American Dream’ is a symbol of hope for many people. Without hope, there is no reason to work hard or even live if you are currently in a bad situation. If you have faith and believe in the system, you can try to get out of that bad place and may even succeed. However, if you don’t have faith, your sorrow and suffering will not end.
The ‘dream’ is not pursued just by the Americans but by people from all over the world. Everybody wants to lead a better life, acquire more health, gain a better socio-economic status, and practice freedom. However, without a proper catalyst to propel you towards that goal, you may not make it to the finish line. The ‘American Dream’ acts as a catalyst which will help you to achieve your dreams.
The only thing you should be wary about is whether your dreams are realistic and what you truly desire? Do you desire more wealth or financial security? More wealth doesn’t necessarily translate into financial security. Also, consider which is more important to you, a stress-free life or more money.
Conclusion
Mark Roemer believes that many people stop chasing after the ‘American Dream’ because they have set unrealistic expectations for themselves. You have to know how to balance work and pleasure in order to be truly happy. Your time is important, and you should set some of it aside for yourself and your loved ones.
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