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Trading Toward the American Dream
James Dicks examines the differing aspects of achieving the American Dream in the 21st Century.
Get Rich or Die Tryin' - Inequality, Education and the American Dream
The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer in America, and nowhere else. This reality is popular in the news these days, as it both provokes maximum interest and also opens itself to be manipulated by all sorts of political spinmasters, which in turn creates more news. The Left savors every glimpse of middle-class struggles during economic expansion, which they tout as the golden nugget of proof finally adjudicating the free market as inherently bad for workers. Europeans lead this chorus, where they are already aghast at America's assumptions of the free market's social value. But the data is welcomed on the Right, too, to the extent that it "proves" the economically-injurious impact of immigration.

Don't Bite the Invisible Hand That Feeds You
The anti-capitalist is a curious breed. They take a variety of different positions, but all share one common theme: the general belief that the market is an inherently evil force. They pass along such canards as "The free market doesn't work," "Capitalism is the exploitation of the worker," and "There is no such thing as the American Dream," among many others. They are often found writing for outlets such as The Nation and Harpers, as well as self-righteously demonstrating against free trade agreements and French labor proposals, inter alia.
How come we live in America and yet so many can't reach the American dream?
It is really a simple answer. We learn how to drive. We learn how to read. We learn how to write. No one teaches us the definition of perseverance and how to manage finances whether personal or business. No one teaches you BEFORE you open your business how to market. Many people have great ideas, great locations and no idea how to get the word out. How do I know this, been there done that. Like many online, I spent a great deal of money to open an online business. I paid for the website design. I paid for the auto responder and the merchant account. Problem was, as I sat there with all that in my lap, there was no real map as to now what. The door was open, the clock was ticking and no one was stopping by my website. It is my hope that by passing on this knowledge I gained the hard way, you can avoid some of the same pitfalls.
SMB-Speak: Small Business & the American Dream
There is a brotherhood of sales people pursuing the American dream. These small business folk represent the universal opportunity to improve one's station in life. And The Dream lives on today.
Why You Don't Matter
How business and legalese have destroyed the American Dream.

Financial Literacy: Why it should be the American Dream
This article serves to be a resource for those who are in need of financial guidance. I provide some information for the individual who feels that they may be experiencing financial hardship
Lesson #5: Stay True To Your Roots
“At the beginning, when I first started doing music and movies, I had this attitude that I didn’t have to be like anyone else,” says Lopez. To be sure, Lopez’s success came about as a result of her staying true to her roots, to who she was and where she came from. She had a strong family upbringing and knew that in order to reach the top, she didn’t have to try and be something that she wasn’t.

A Man of Firsts: How Johnson Achieved Success
“Retirement is not in this company’s vocabulary,” Johnson once said. “If you are well and able to work, you can stay at the company and that’s what I plan to do.” And, that is exactly what he did. Right up until the time of his death, Johnson continued to play an active role in the company. Although he named his daughter, Linda Johnson Rice, CEO of the company, he remained the inspiration behind its every move. He rose from the despair of welfare to become named the Greatest Minority Entrepreneur in U.S. History by Baylor University in 2003. A true rags to riches story, how did Johnson achieve the American Dream?
The Message Man From Mississippi: Fred Smith is Born
“I think the American Dream is freedom,” says Fred Smith. “It's the ability to do what you want to do. It's the freedom to succeed; it's the freedom to fail. And the freedom to live your lifestyle the way you want to live it…Very few people in the history of the world have ever had that enormous opportunity.”
The Immigrant\'s Attitude
Some time ago, my associate, Krish Dhanam, and I were returning from an engagement in Tampa, FL, where we had spoken for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. The flight was uneventful; we landed at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, got our luggage and loaded it on one of the rental carts. The walk was fairly lengthy and the first two hundred yards were uneventful; then we came to the moving sidewalks.
How to Start a New Business Without Going Broke
It is the American dream to own your own business, to be your own boss. Many people have tried it, some very successfully. Many people in the future will be starting their own business. Unfortunately the majority of business owners will fail or close their doors within a 5 year time frame. How do you avoid being this statistic?
From Student to Shoe Salesman: The Early Years of Zappos’ Tony Hsieh
When Tony Hsieh’s parents emigrated from Taiwan, they were in search of a better life, what many call the American Dream. They might not have found it themselves, but their son most definitely did. A millionaire by the time he was 26 years old, Hsieh sold his first company to Microsoft and would go on to build an even greater one in the hugely successful Zappos.com.

From Sharecropper's Daughter to College President
My mother used to say, "As the twig is bent, the tree shall grow." I believe that Ruth Simmons, once president of the highly-prestigious Smith College in Massachusetts, is the classic example of the truth of that statement. She is currently serving as President of Brown University. She is also the epitome of the American Dream and living proof that it is still alive and well in America.
Why some people can make a six figure income easily, and you can't.
The secret of the the six figure income is a mystery to most of the population. But the ones who have achieved it know that there are two simple principles to achieve the six figure income.

We Need Consequences!
How quickly we forget when Absolute Power corrupts.

What to Expect When Starting a Business
What is the biggest problem in starting a business? What has the American education sytem taught us about owning a business? This article gives the author's take on what is the most important aspect for working people to understand when starting a business.
No Need To Downsize The American Dream
Personally, I don’t need to watch TV to hear bad news. So, much for the American dream. I hear enough at the grocery store where everyone is talking about all of today’s gloom and doom. It’s everywhere.
The American Dream- Are You Truly Living It?
This wonderful land allows you to dream big and strive to achieve everything. What is the "American Dream" and what are you doing to make your country proud of you?
Online Business and Freedom in America
What should freedom in America really mean? It should mean freedom from a tyranical government. Freedom to worship as you choose. Freedom to follow and build your dreams. Freeedom to build your own business and reap the rewards of your labors. And the freedom to help others achieve that dream!
Securing Success For Your Home Business
Working from home is, for some people, the epitome of the American dream. You set your own hours, and you get to decide which twelve hours of the day are considered working. With the rise of the commercial internet, there have never been more opportunities to work from home and make your business thrive, particularly if you have a marketable skill that doesn't need a large advertising budget or office infrastructure.
What’s Your Compelling Purpose?
All of us are in search of a clear and driving purpose for our lives; we want to contribute to something bigger than ourselves. The world of work offers a great opportunity for people to connect with a purpose. The reality is that people care less about working for a company and much more about working for a compelling cause. Without a purpose, our teams are just putting in time. Their minds might be engaged, but their hearts will not be. A team without a purpose is a team without passion. They might achieve short-term results, but they won’t have the heart to go the distance.

Is it Time to Rebuild Society?
"When society requires to be rebuilt, there is no use in attempting to rebuild it on the old plan. No great improvements in the lot of mankind are possible, until a great change takes place in the fundamental constitution of their modes of thought." John Stuart Mill

President Obama, Small Businesses & Growing the American Dream during Tough Times
Just as lending institutions need to free more credit to allow small businesses to grow, small business owners in turn are going to have to get much savvier about marketing and promoting their businesses in order to reach their target market and have their businesses grow.

Whats Stopping You From Starting Your Own Small Business
Some people simply don't have what it takes to start your own business. Others just need a bit of kicking to jumpstart them.
The Other New Years Resolution
"This year I will start my own business!" I call it "The American Dream Resolution," and like most New Year's resolutions it is a proclamation of intent that is often made, but seldom carried out (at least in an effective manner).
How To Build Residual and Recurring Traffic To Your Website
In the music business a band or performer who has a career consisting of only one hit is called a one-hit-wonder. A visit to your website is called a hit. The last thing you want for your business is for your website to become a one-hit-wonder. If people visit your website once and never return...someone is not doing a very good job, and you need to take action before you lose anymore valuable recurring traffic.
Finding the American Dream on the Internet
The Internet has removed all impediments to finding the American dream.
Interview with Willie Crawford
Willie Crawford is more than just an expert at Internet marketing. Willie is a true example of the American Dream. His humbleness, perseverance, determination, and willingness to help others to never stop achieving success has made...
How to Build Your Own Business
Every day, millions of Americans think about the “American Dream” and roll their eyes in disdain. Where is this American dream, and why don’t I have a piece of that glorious pie? You may have an Ivy League education, or you may be a high school dropout. Either way, the path to true, independent success, is dependent upon the same things...

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How to Finance Your Franchise
Owning a business is the American Dream, and owning a franchise is often times the safest way to make that dream come true. But sometimes the nightmare is figuring out how to finance the purchase of a franchise. But there are many ways to buy a franchise, even if you don't have a lot of cash.
How to Build Your Own Business
Every day, millions of Americans think about the “American Dream” and roll their eyes in disdain. Where is this American dream, and why don’t I have a piece of that glorious pie? You may have an Ivy League education, or you may be a high school dropout. Either way, the path to true, independent success, is dependent upon the same things...
Finding the American Dream on the Internet
The Internet has removed all impediments to finding the American dream.
The Other New Years Resolution
"This year I will start my own business!" I call it "The American Dream Resolution," and like most New Year's resolutions it is a proclamation of intent that is often made, but seldom carried out (at least in an effective manner).
Smart Women Dare To Dream
This article is about how women need to focus on the dream that they really want in life. Not someone else’s dream but their very own passionate, purposeful dream. Many times, we think that a dream is just that: something that is not attainable. If you really want your dreams to come true, you must become intentional and focused on the dream. Visualize and see it happening. Take steps to put a plan into to action to achieve it.

Business Ownership The American Dream
What is it that attracts more and more people to become business owners? What happens to bring that Entrepreneurial spirit to the forefront? Not only do Entrepreneurs embody the American Dream, they drive our economy and our future.
The American Dream- Are You Truly Living It?
This wonderful land allows you to dream big and strive to achieve everything. What is the "American Dream" and what are you doing to make your country proud of you?
Trading Toward the American Dream
James Dicks examines the differing aspects of achieving the American Dream in the 21st Century.
SMB-Speak: Small Business & the American Dream
There is a brotherhood of sales people pursuing the American dream. These small business folk represent the universal opportunity to improve one's station in life. And The Dream lives on today.
Why You Don't Matter
How business and legalese have destroyed the American Dream.

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