The core of the American Dream has been that anyone can succeed if they simply work hard enough. For decades, companies like McDonald’s pictured above were emblematic of the American Dream with many going from flipping burgers to owning businesses.
Maybe, hard work is no longer enough.
An executive summary of a new book suggests that “The American Dream once promised health, wealth, and wisdom to people from every class and ethnic background—as long as they were willing to put in the effort. But times have changed, and for vast numbers of Americans, perspiration is no longer a guarantee of survival.”
In his book “99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way Life” author Adam Chandler warns that modern economic realities are challenging what has long been an unshakeable article of faith for millions, especially immigrants.
A short article revisits “The Roots of U.S. Work Culture—and Why the American Dream Is So Difficult to Achieve Today.”
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