September 16, 2025
The American Spirit
Americans have a strong will to succeed. Some say this comes from the Calvinist spirit (of success being a sign of salvation). I don't really believe in this theory, as it doesn't seem to be supported by history. Instead, I think that those who emigrate to America, leaving their home country behind, don't do so just to get by. They do it to make a name for themselves, to be a "winner," as they say.
After all, even Trump is driven by this same spirit.