Valentina, a content creator on TikTok originally from Colombia, known as @valentinaen_usa, has sparked extensive debate on the platform after posting a video where she reflects on her experience living in the United States for over a year and the traditional perception of "the American dream."
Although it initially states that "the American dream is on the verge of extinction," its reflection, rather than criticizing it, aims to provide a realistic and positive view, highlighting both the opportunities and the challenges.
"United States is not as they portray it... it is much better," he assured in his video, which has accumulated more than 17 thousand likes, nearly 600 comments, and has been shared 671 times in just 15 hours.
"This is the country of work, of opportunities, of dreams fulfilled, but it is also the country of excesses," he warned in his post that has gone viral online, where he emphasized that the United States can bring out the best or the worst in a person, depending on how they face challenges.
"If you come here to find your best version, you will indeed find it, and it will be wonderful. But if you come here to be your worst version, all the doors will be open, all the excesses available, and you are the one who has to choose," he explained. Therefore, he called for self-discipline and mental strength as key elements to thrive in an environment that, while full of opportunities, is also replete with temptations that can divert people from their goals.
"I have learned the hard way that here the best win, dreams do come true, of course, but they come true for the people who really worked to achieve them," she added, emphasizing that discipline, willpower, and courage are essential.
Despite this, he believes that it is not necessary to emigrate to the United States to achieve success. “You don’t necessarily have to come here to experience this change... any disciplined person, focused and with clear dreams, could achieve this in any country they find themselves in,” he concluded.
The reactions to his video have been varied. Some followers shared their own experiences and opinions, supporting the idea that effort and struggle are inevitable anywhere in the world. "You have to fight everywhere"; "The American dream is for those who arrive knowing what they will face and manage to overcome it with hard work and a lot of patience"; "In any country you are in, you can achieve what you want, but you have to be willing to make sacrifices"; "Many professionals come here to work in things they would never do in their countries. That is the reality for many in the USA, the landing is extremely tough"; "You need to have much more realistic expectations that align with the reality they are coming into," some opined.
Other users agreed that, although the path to success in the United States is not easy, those willing to make sacrifices may find that the experience is even better than they expected. "Here, you live to work, and it takes bravery"; "The American dream is achieved by being realistic, it has been very hard for me, but I've done three times better by being realistic"; "Life is better than in my country, but you have to work hard"; "My dream is to keep moving forward with effort and dedication"; "Every sacrifice is worth it, let's give it our all," others added among the comments, which now exceed 500.
These types of discussions continue to be relevant among migrant communities, which seek a balance between the opportunities offered by the United States and the personal challenges involved in adapting to a new country. What do you think? Is the "American Dream" an attainable reality, or a myth that needs to be reevaluated?
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