Blake Snow

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The American Dream is alive and well (without Internet pipe dreams even)

Despite its problems, the United States is still the most opportune place to go from rags to riches.

I refamiliarized myself with this concept two weeks ago after stumbling upon a program on CNBC that examined the storied (and controversial) history of the McDonald’s burger empire.

The report profiled one man who was raised in the slums without an education. Fifteen years ago he started in fries at the Golden Arches. Now he’s about to become a franchisee. The move will make him a millionaire given all the business McDonald’s generates but predicated on the man’s dedication.

Stories like this inspire and remind me that monetary riches are made by perseverance, not by industry.

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