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Hollywood serves as the land of opportunities for fame, stardom,
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The motivation to achieve wealth, fame, and the path to finding satisfaction in life is all defined in the California Dream. It is the notion of persevering towards success while gaining happiness and experiencing the world of modernism. Often times, this motivation points at one specific destination- Hollywood. This idea has led individuals to strive for their new beginnings in life on new, unexplored land with eager expectations and refusal to receive disappointment or failure. Such life includes living in the present time, receiving sunshine and flawless weather, finding gratification in the given opportunities, and enjoying the results of living life to its full potential. However, as individuals psychologically create goals to achieve in the land, they augment their impervious expectations without taking any kind of downfall into consideration. Consequentially, expectations translate into stronger promises, and reality is overlooked. Whether that aspiration will be achieved is dependent on diligence, and sometimes, a bit of luck. In essence, the California Dream embodies ultimate success, achieving characteristics of being single, healthy, and well-adjusted to the modern world.
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| The California Dream includes luxury, beaches, and great weather |
I would tend to agree with the majority of your view on the California Dream as a desire for satisfaction and happiness centered around good health, weather, and other offerings doled out by the state, but you also mention "success" and the fulfillment of "expectations" throughout your postulate. Would the striving for success not impede ultimate satisfaction with regards to the California Dream? I propose this since, inherently, triumph predicates success; triumph necessitates some level of superiority. In my blog, I suggested that superiority plays the fatal role in causing the disillusionment felt by most Californians, and I tend to stand by that line of thought since "success" inevitably breeds competition for who can actually "succeed" at a given goal. I do suppose, though, if one may find restraint, as rare as it is, then he or she may indulge in the benefits of Californian lifestyle without greedily demanding more than the state has to offer.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, how does the California Dream compare to the American Dream?
I appreciate your clear, concise description of the California Dream! I definitely agree that many individuals' drive for success distorts their sense of reality and responsibilility. You wrote that the California Dream is a notion, an ideal. However, do you believe that California, in reality, actually fulfills the promises that comprise the California Dream? Do you believe that the majority of individuals seeking the California Dream actually find it? Thank you!
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