1. Some people, they say, have an idealistic vision of work and what it takes to succeed. 他们说，有些人对工作和成功的要素持理想主义态度。
2. Instead of working 2-3 jobs, launching a business, or doing what it takes to succeed, they retreat. 他们退缩了，而不是同时进行2-3个工作，开办企业或做成功所需的事情。
3. Working with Ryan has made me realize what is possible and what it takes to create something powerful. 和瑞安一起工作让我意识到什么是可能的，以及需要付出什么才能创造出强大的东西。
4. Overwhelmingly, the results show that today, the idea of the American dream—and what it takes to achieve it—looks quite different than it did in the late 20th century. 结果显示，绝大多数人认为，如今人们对美国梦的看法以及实现美国梦所需的条件与二十世纪末人们的看法相差很大。
