American Dream

American Dream

            The American dream can be many different things to many different people, but the American dream is really whatever the dreamer wants it to be. It can be anything from owning a home and having a family, to being famous and rich. Some peoples dream is simply doing what you love, and being happy doing it. You can look around and see people and think they are living the American dream. Pursuing this dream no matter what it may be is what makes this country great. It is your choice to do so or not. It is your dream that you must define and try to achieve. There are many things needed to achieve your dreams, and it is up to each person to put the right people and devices around them to do so.

            The American dream to me is owning my own home on a nice piece of land. I want a lot of kids and my dream is to raise them to be good people. I believe God has given me the knowledge and ability to be a good father, due to the many ups, downs and adventures I have had in my life. Having a job I enjoy and making a quality income is required (to me) to achieve my American dream. While I was an X-Ray tech in the ARMY I learned that I enjoyed working in a hospital and even more working with children. Working as a nurse is something I want in order to help people and it will also allow me to achieve my dream financially. With a nurse in the state of Florida making an income from 41,123–79,574, and an average of 55,231, this is a career field where I can help people while making a decent income.

            There are many people out there you can look at and say they are living the American dream. Some may say growing up to be president of the United States is the ultimate idea of the American dream. You can say President Obama has lived the American dream by becoming the first black president and writing his own chapter in history. Others may say the American dream is to own their own business. Whether it is starting your own business from the ground up or taking over a long time family business. Being Financially Independent seems to be the majority favorite and ultimate goal when pursuing the American dream. Most people don’t care what they do, as long as the income is an extremely high amount. However I truly agree with Mo Garcia when he said “money follows passion”.

Pursuing the American dream and fulfilling it is accomplished in many different ways. Professional Athletes all seem to have lived or are living their American dream. From Professional Football Players, to NASCAR Drivers, to Olympic Athletes they all are doing something that many people, mostly children, view as a dream job. Business owners appear to be pursuing their dreams, however many of them will tell you it is a very stressful dream to pursue. With the recent suicides in Pro Football, it would make you wonder if they are truly living their dream. Being famous is sought by many but achieved by few. Famous actresses and actors appear to be living in a dream with all the wealth and the fame they’ve acquired. However with all the fame comes a life that is no longer very private and causes some famous people to turn to drugs and even sometimes, suicide. So living that kind of lifestyle doesn’t look as promising and is truly only for those that really want it.

            Having an idea in your head and in your heart as to what you dream is and actually achieving that dream takes many different routes. Depending on what your dream is or where you want to be in life, there are going to be different routes to get there. If it is wanting to help people and save lives like being a nurse, it’s going to take a lot of school to achieve your dreams. If you want to become an athlete, there will be a lot of training and a lot of exercise. Warren Buffett once said “Someone sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” No matter what your dream, it is only going to come to light if you surround yourself with the right influences, and plan on starting small and work your way to the top. The key is a good mentor to keeping you on track and preparing you for the hardship that will lay ahead on your journey.

            When pursuing your dream it’s not how many times you fall down but how many times you get back up. I understand that there are going to be many ups and downs on my road to an education, good job, and a nice home. I plan on achieving that with help from my wife and family. The career or job that you choose to pursue in your life will have its ups and downs no matter what it is. Understanding what it takes to get there and placing the right people and mentors around you is key necessity in achieving your dreams.

Citations

·         Maurice Garcia “Find your passion, Live your purpose” Lecture Florida State Collage Jacksonville Kent Campus

·         www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/w/warren_buffett.html. for Warren Buffett Quote

·         www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Registered_Nurse_(RN)/HourlyRate For Nurse Salary in Florida