My Goals And Dreams

This is the key, realizing that the American Dream is not necessarily the dream of every American, but rather a set of ideals and goals passed down through generations ever since the pilgrims landed at Plymoth Rock. ... I would like to have a 'perfect' life, or at least perfect as viewed by those who first conjured this set of optimistic ideals and goals. ... However, this is not my dream at all. ... As I see it, there are two main goals in life: to do something you want to do for a living, and to have someone you love to come home to. ... In my dreams, my job is most of my life...

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Nevertheless, the American dream is a reachable goal for everyone, however, whether or not it is achieved depends on the person. ... The American Dream has come to represent the attainment of countless goals that are specific to each individual. ... I am surrounded by examples of the American dream fulfilled in my life. ... My father started various businesses, which was a personal goal of his after his arrival in the United States. ... My father is a living example of the American dream accomplished; he came with nothing and now has everything that is important to him. ...

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Twenty -two years ago when my mother left Guyana she was hoping for a better life for the both of us, which was her American Dream. ... I feel if I do not achieve this goal I will let down not only my mother but also myself. ... This holds true for other immigrants and their children if I can work hard and achieve my goals than they can too. My ultimate American Dream is to become a successful entrepreneur. ... I love to help others, if I can make a positive impact on another person's life then I have achieved my American Dream. ...

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The meaning of this dream to him is "Living a free life, and achieving all of your goals through hard work and positive ambition," qualities he thinks are vital in achieving this dream, along with morals and a solid work ethic. ... After conducting my research, I have come to believe that my personal "American Dream" is a dream that I have obtained from those around me. I carry the same morals and beliefs as my forefathers, yet I also have different goals that I have set aside for myself to achieve. I have also found that, by listening to others, my view of the "American Dream" can be cha...

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I have many dreams for my future, as well as many hopes and goals. ... After all, life is all about happiness, and to be happy, I have to try to meet my goals. My first goal is to live where I have always dreamed to live, Atlanta. ... If I grow up to be a lawyer, which is another one of my goals, I think I would get enough money to buy at least one of these cars at some point of time in my life. ... My last goal is to meet certain people. ...

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My dream is to be one of high stature and respect. ... Without freedom, and to have to live a life in oppression, I would never be able to convert my dream into a reality, and my American dream would always remain as only a dream. ... The song "My American Dream", reflects what I feel in many ways because I am able to be caught up on superficial things and things that will not help me achieve my goals. ... Without education, I would be unable to fulfill my goals. ... Without ambition, you would feel no need to strive to attain the goals and American dreams that you have set for yourself. ...

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The "American Dream". What is the American Dream? ... My dream, is to of course make lots of money, and about half of other people's dream include that I"m sure. I want to get married and have about 3 kids later on in my life. ... And as long as we set our goals high, we can be living our dreams one day. ...

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Numerous people have influenced me throughout my life, but Marn, an old tennis coach of mine, who has grown to be my moms best friend, once elaborated to me what she felt was meant by the American Dream. ... James Dean stated, "You cannot expect the whole world to have the same dreams and goals for their life. I mean, damn, my dreams are still changing everyday, and there are still things that I am going to want to do with my life that I have not done yet." ... The contrast between the media-deluded dream and the open-eyed reality of America today is amazing, in my opinion. ... In my opini...

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Everybody has dreams, wishes and goals and sooner or later they get closer and closer to them. I have a dream that has become a goal in the past couple of years, and day after day it looks like a real island in the sea which I can reach with stamina, willingness and constant swimming". I believe, in most cases reaching a goal means to accept challenges in order to follow your dreams. My dream was to become a good photographer and day after day it has transformed into an ambition which I want to move towards. ... In my opinion we have to work hard, following our personal, academic and career&#x...

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My dream is to become a professional photographer. ... To reach my dream I will take photography classes in the summer and take a photography course in school. It will most probably be hard work but achieving your goal is also probably hard work. ... Whenever I"m frustrated I feel like my world is falling apart like the pieces of the balloons. ... If I could find a perfect picture for my dream it would probably be a picture of me in the future when I have achieved my goal. ...

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