How do you define the "American Dream"?

I wonder today how Americans define the "American Dream"? Until recently, I thought I had a definition for the term, And until recently, I thought I had accomplished the "American Dream".

I've reached retirement, with a "nest-egg," paid mortgage, own my car, live comfortably. I travel and enjoy life. This was my definition of the "American Dream".

Today's young people have been indoctrinated that "they will have nothing and be happy." In my own city in Idaho, the advent of "rentable transportation" is allowing young people not to have the dream of owning a car. Owning a car requires the responsibility of insurance and licensing. I craved owning a car when I was their age.

The concept of "15-minute cities" appears to be the new mantra from the left-leaning administrations in cities. The idea that you can/want to live within walking distance of where you work is a totally new concept to me. I yearned to own a home away from downtown or where I worked. I yearned to live outside of the hubbub of the city, on a piece of property where I could have green grass and neighbors who cared for their properties.  Today, I find myself surrounded by renters who care less about what their place of living look like.

So, what is the "American Dream"? I used to think people wanted to come to America to achieve this dream. To assimilate to it. After four years of the Biden Administration, I no longer think this is why many people are coming here. I believe many of the illegal aliens who arrived during the past administration want to tear America apart. I would have never believe people on American soil would disobey an officer (police, DHS, DEA, FBI o DOJ). Where has this lawlessness come from?

WE THE PEOPLE need to take back our country. I firmly believe that President Trump is attempting to create an economy where my definition of the "American Dream" can again become a reality.

May I ask how do you define the American Dream?
 

I am pleased with Vicky’s approach and her reasoning. This is my definition – the American Dream is the national belief that in the United States anyone, regardless of their social or economic background, can achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. The concept is rooted in the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, supported by the US Constitution, specifically on the inalienable rights to "life, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness". Furthermore, it is traditionally associated with personal freedom, free enterprise, homeownership, stable family formation, higher education, and the ability to retire comfortably in a country we love and respect as our homeland. This dream is not shared by most immigrants who have entered the country illegally and want to radically change its customs and culture, often waving the flags of their home countries, carrying the US flag disrespectfully upside down or burning it in the streets. while tampering with law and order to suit their own convenience.