The book's central focus explores several "myths" associated with American entrepreneurship: the idea that small business owners are "job creators"; that entrepreneurs are the "backbone" or "engine" of the economy; that entrepreneurship provides a path of economic mobility for immigrants, ethnic and racial minorities, and women; that the Horatio Algiers "rags to riches" story is possible for anyone willing to work hard. Instead, I provide a critical perspective that challenges these myths of American enterprise, arguing that successful entrepreneurship requires access to social and economic capital resources and support that are often distributed along the lines of race, class, and gender in the highly stratified American economy and society.

For High School & College Students, this book contains Life-Changing Truths, Wisdom and Guidance they will need to pursue their "American Dream." Special emphasis is directed toward Young Women and Disadvantaged young adults--who will have to travel a more difficult path to achieve their "American Dream." Both the author and his wife, Angel were disadvantaged and had little hope of professional success upon graduating high school--but they were both determined to "Take Control of Their Lives" and succeed in this very competitive world. Both traveled different paths, while earning the education that provided the special skills they needed to become successful in their lives. Both climbed from the bottom to the top of their domestic and international professions. If this small-town farm boy and small-town girl, could rise from their humble beginnings to achieve the "American Dream," then so too can nearly every young adult who has experienced an abusive or disadvantaged childhood--regardless of how poorly they have performed with their high school education. Now--it's time for Today's Youth to Earn and Achieve their "American Dream."

Are you looking for motivation to live a life of purpose? If so, you're not alone. Now more than ever, it's difficult to find the balance between purpose in your work, financial success, and happiness at home. The world wants you to believe fulfillment comes from making money, but the further you go down that road, the more you'll realize the f.

Self-made millionaire Eugene Gold shares the lessons he learned as a Russian immigrant chasing the American dream. He explains how he did all the right things and still ended up struggling to make ends meet. But he didn't give up. He kept searching and eventually discovered a new roadmap to achieving the American Dream. You can do the same by: -Harnessing your passion -Experimenting with reasonable risk -Organizing and running your life like a business -Optimizing your life with the Time/Money Multiplier Formula. Finding the American Dream will show you how.