In today's world, you have to be high class or know people in authority to reach high positions. In 1900, it was as difficult as it is today to live the American dream. People want to be famous or have a rich wallet, and that still drives humans crazy. Being black or white, male or female made a huge difference in achieving the American Dream in 1900, and that remains true today. Everyone wants more every day and loves to brag. Americans are never satisfied with what they have. I believe this is how the American dream became what it is today, having goals and wanting more to brag about are two different mindsets. Over the years the American dream has made a difference for many Americans; it's a lifestyle, something you choose. Listening to the video, hearing about the different journeys undertaken in an attempt to live the life of the American dream, makes me understand why it is so difficult to achieve big goals. You can't just have strength and willpower: living the American dream requires more than anything physically possible. Either you won't be satisfied with the things you need to do to reach a higher place, or you won't allow yourself to do those things and you simply won't make it. It's hard to get noticed these days unless you're inappropriate or born into upper class