The American Dream

A perceived promise of prosperity depicts the ultimate ambition in Professional America.  Even our constitution suggests that we are endowed with certain inalienable rights, including LIFE, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happyness.  Often internalized as opportunity for achievement, home ownership, and sizable salaries, the American Dream has become realization to some and a fallacy to others.  Growing up we were always told to get good grades, go to college, work hard, and we would be successful.  An array of rules are typically spat: be early, stay late, exceed expectations, etc., to enhance performance, but what does all of this specifically mean?  What seems like an obvious and rational transition into Professional America to some becomes an unconceivable obstacle for others.  Although there are no guarantees to success, an increased probability exist with ownership of  certain values, principles, experiences, and skill sets.

There is a body of knowledge that represents a progressive employment conduit; a set of skills that practically pledge advancement attention.  Upon entrance into the workforce, a desire to develop, grow and advance governs appropriate business behavior.  Those who acclimate and flourish within an organization possess a common denominator that easily integrates with the existing infrastructure.  So what is this prevailing characteristic that propels one up the ‘corporate ladder’?  How do we separate ourselves from the status quo in an acceptable and recognizable way? 

To provide an exact navigational strategy that assures this ascension would be difficult at best,  however,  there has to be a consistent diet of development.  Principles like discipline, attitude, intellect, and behavior must be a part of the nautical cornerstone.  An important concept to keep in mind is that, in a capitalistic culture, there is no such thing as stationary.  Business in kinetic, perpetually  moving in one direction or another.  If you’re not growing then you’re traveling backwards, condemning progression. 

Deliberate development is critical to attaining economic objectives.  The American Dream is realized by those who are privy to the route.  In order to close the gap of where you are and where you want to be, you must have definitive direction.  It is imperative to know where you are and where you’re going which only comes with restricted insight.  It is almost as if inroads to the American Dream are policed where only the endorsed gain entrance.  The Game Has Rules; Denzel Washington as John Creasy in Man on Fire may have said it best... “You’re either Trained or Untrained”.  Great Selling!

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