The Roots of U.S. Work Culture: Why the American Dream Is Harder to Achieve Today | 99% Perspiration

In this deep dive into the changing landscape of the American workplace, journalist Adam Chandler’s new book 99% Perspiration sheds light on why hard work no longer guarantees success. The concept of the American Dream, rooted in hard work, upward mobility, and meritocracy, is being tested as workers struggle with low wages, unpredictable schedules, and rising living costs.

📚 Key Takeaways from this Video:

Puritan Work Ethic: Why the idea of working hard for success has endured in American culture.
Fast Food Industry’s Changing Role: How fast food, once a ladder to the middle class, is no longer offering the same opportunities.
The American Dream's Changing Reality: How the gap between the promise of success and the harsh economic reality has widened.
The Legacy of Slavery & Work Culture: How the history of slavery still impacts American views on labor and compensation today.
The Myth of Meritocracy: Chandler examines how the belief in meritocracy often overlooks systemic barriers that limit opportunities.
we explore Chandler's findings on the evolution of the American workplace and why the American Dream feels out of reach for many. Could shared responsibility, meaningful conversations, and better worker support restore this lost promise?

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