The Broken American Dream: Is Hard Work Really Enough?

We’ve been raised on the belief that hard work guarantees success—but if that were true, why do so many people struggle no matter how much effort they put in?

Is the American Dream still alive, or has it always been a myth designed to keep us chasing something unattainable?

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the realities of success, privilege, and opportunity. We’ll explore the hidden barriers that keep some ahead while others fight just to stay afloat.

Does everyone truly have a fair shot, or was the system never built for all of us?

Let’s talk about it—no filters, no sugarcoating, just the raw truth.

Midnight Though of the Day:

"If hard work guaranteed success, why do the richest people rarely work the hardest?"

For More Information or to read more on the articles information was pulled from, take a look at these links below.

https://www.axios.com/2025/02/17/economic-state-of-black-america

https://time.com/7177856/diversity-minorities-america-economic-future-purchasing-power/

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/11/usps-black-middle-class-trump

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/society/article/university-degree-no-silver-bullet-successful-life-gb0mqvmdv?utm

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/europes-racial-disparities-cannot-be-untied-historical-wrongs-report-says-2024-09-25/

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