1.
How would you describe the “American Dream?”
The
American Dream to me is simply successfully achieving your life
goals. These goals can range from simply finding the love of your
life and starting a family to creating a fourtune 500 company. My
american dream would be to become a renowned speech pathologist who
helps people all over he country. The other part of my american
dream is finding the man of my dreams and starting a family together.
2.
What is your definition of wealth?
To
me, wealth has to facets. The first is not having to worry about
bills. When you don't have to stay up at night wondering how you
will make your next house payment, you are wealthy. The most
important part of wealth, though, is the relationship part. Having
positive and healthy relationships with your family and friends makes
you the wealthiest person in the world.
3.
What are Americans’ attitudes toward wealth and poverty?
I
think a majority of America, including myself sometimes, view the
wealthy as the great and smart individuals of our society and the
poor as the weak and unintelligent of our society. This is obviously
not the case. As I stated above, wealth is determined more by your
personal relationships and personal happiness rather than material
money.
4.
What is your attitude toward wealth and poverty?
My
attitude is that if
you have positive and happy relationships and you are personally
content and happy with yourself and your life then you are as wealthy
as any man. Wealth is connected to Maslow's hierarchy of need. The
higher on the hierarchy the wealthier you are.
***I was going to insert a picture of Maslow's hierarchy, but the subpar internet connection in the London Heathrow airport would not load it so use your imagination***
I really like how you defined wealth as determined by personal relationships and personal happiness because I totally agree! I also found it interesting how you connected wealth to Maslow's hierarchy of need. If you have fulfilled your basic, psychological, and self-fulfillment needs, then you are very wealthy according to Maslow.
ReplyDeleteI agree to your comment on the importance of personal relationship. Everyone know the saying "money can't buy happiness" and that holds true. Nobody needs a golden jetski with spinning rims and a diamond encrusted control panel. (Okay maybe I'm getting carried away) But reading your post forced me to take a step back and reflect on what makes me happy. Money is great, but friends and family are greater. I hope your living the "French Dream" over there!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog post, Mar! I definitely agree with your definition of wealth, and I defined it similarly. Great job!!
ReplyDeletep.s. I hope you're loving France :)