America is recognized throughout the world as the land of opportunity and the path to success; The idea of ​​being successful in this day and age, however, is completely misguided. A natural assumption or belief that everyone has is that people aspire to be successful; on the other hand, a consensus on what it actually means seems to be socially elusive. Throughout modern times, the characterization of success has become convoluted; Achieving a favorable or desired outcome is no longer the usual definition. Its dominant representation was aggressively promoted by the most important social class. Being part of this social class is the aspiration of many people. However, its continuation negatively affects many lives, physically and financially. With multiple ways to engage the public; Mainstream media giants skillfully exploit the nation's social impulse through vast advertising. Their goal is to influence and habituate the public's perception of capital gain success. Becon Press Ben H. Bagdikian described Chuck Blore, a partner at the advertising firm Chuck Blore & Don Ruchman Inc., as saying, "Advertising is the art of stopping human intelligence just long enough to make money out of it." money. » (quoted in Media and Advertising, Global Problems, 2008). Media methods are very effective, but nothing more than exploiting social behavior; the desire for acceptance. It is commonly accepted that each person is responsible for their own decisions and any actions taken as a result. However, we must also sympathize with those whose lives are disrupted by the deceptive agendas of others. Although we have come to accept mainstream media as part of our daily lives, the industry often conditions the public to accept...... middle of paper...... 8811).Shah, Anup . “Media and advertising”. Global Issues, updated: January 26, 2008. Accessed: July 17, 2010. http://www.globalissues.org/article/160/media-and-advertisingSmith, MA, Jaffe-Gill and Segal PhD (July 2009). Understanding stress. StressWarning Signs and Symptoms, retrieved July 19, 2010 from http://helpguide.org/mental/stress_signs.htmVermont Department of Health. (2008, February). Language of persuasion. In Media Revealed (art. 14). Accessed July 17, 2010. at http://smilermont.org/adap/clearinghouse/.../MediaLiteracyDietFeb08.pdf Wan, Fang (2002). The impact of idealized images in advertising: a third-person effect model. Media impact of body image, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Minnesota, Minnesota, United States -- Minnesota. Retrieved July 4, 2010 from ABI/INFORM Global. (Publication No. AAT 3037494).