After taking the PARADE poll myself, I started to ponder about the recession and the American Dream. Walking along the ocean one day, I had the following questions:

-         What is happening to the American Dream?

-         What is today’s definition of the American Dream?

-         How are different generations reacting and responding to the American Dream?

-         How will this Great Global Recession impact the future of the American Dream?

-         How are professionals in the mid-to-upper class responding to the American Dream?

-         How will we view careers, retirement, professional development post Recession?