Young People Need Know the American Dream Isn’t Dead

It’s fine to be angry about affordability, but grievance can’t be the response. Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. I grew up with a simple understanding of what America was supposed to offer: If you worked hard, took risks, and built something people valued, you could create a life better than the one you started with. I got that opportunity. I started my first company from my dorm room, sold it in a multimillion-dollar deal, and by 22 had accumulated a net worth of more than $25 million. Emil Barr is a Gen Z entrepreneur and founder of the workforce development platform Flashpass and the media company Step Up Social. More We Think You’d Like