32. Is the American Dream Dead‪?‬ Capital Adulting

A recent WSJ survey indicated that Gen Z considers themselves the most hopeless generation in recorded American history. A significant portion of respondents answered no when asked if they thought their lives would be better than their parents.
In a slightly different style episode, I delve further into the current mental state of young Americans, the reasons to feel hopeless, but more importantly, the compelling case for why we should be more hopeful than ever. While certain things are more difficult, the reality is there has never been more opportunity to find success than there is today. It takes creative thinking and hard work, but a path to achieving our goals in modern day America is available. On top of that, it's easier than ever for each of us to find "success" in a way that's meaningful at the individual level, rather than trying to match a societal stereotype.
Give it a listen and take some time to think through how you can capitalize on the opportunities in your life today.