In my opinion, the American dream is the dream for a better life. We might not think of it as a better life but we always are trying to find something better. Something easier. Wether it is finding a faster way of driving to work, or the easier way of figuring out a math problem, We always want something better. Also, another trait of the American dream is that by working hard you can achieve anything. And I know that by working hard it makes it easier to achieve your goals, but that does not mean that you can achevie all you your goals. That is the difference between The American dream and the reality of life in America.