The American Dream Isn’t Given. It’s Earned.

“You get out what you put in.”

I’ve been reading Outwitting the Devil by Napolean Hill and the theme couldn’t be clearer:

Inputs create outputs.

Not always instantly. Not always in the form you expect. But the effort always cashes out.

That’s why international students so often protect the American Dream more fiercely than many who were born into it.

If you inherit it, you drift. If you sacrifice for it, you fight to keep it.

You left home, learned new rules, faced new fears—and kept moving forward.

That’s what makes you different.

You’re not just talking about the Dream—you’re still chasing it.

And that’s where I come in. Not to give you the Dream, but to make sure you’ve got the sharpest tools to win it faster.

A Tip You Can Use Today

If you’re applying for jobs while on OPT, here’s one simple line that clears up most employer confusion:

“Hiring me on OPT is the same as hiring any U.S. student for 12 months—there’s no sponsorship required.”

Students who’ve used this exact phrasing tell me it instantly reduces hesitation from recruiters who don’t understand the rules.

Example: A student I advised in New York used this line during her second interview. The hiring manager literally said, “Oh, I didn’t know that. That makes this much easier.” She got the offer a week later.

The Lesson (Sharp & Clear)

• Inputs → Outputs. Effort compounds. Stack the reps.

• Clarity beats chaos. A clear roadmap > blind hustle.

• You don’t need permission—only the next right step.

Want to Win Faster?

Inside my private community, you’ll get:

• Live Q&A and step-by-step roadmaps

• OPT, STEM, and H1B timeline planning

• Templates, reviews, and direct advising

• A no-guesswork plan to stay, work, and succeed in the U.S.

👉 Reply “DSO” to this email if you’re ready to get started.

Always on your side,

Dr. Josh