We are living in a society which makes us believe that we can reach everything we want, if we only try hard enough. This mentality is brought to us by the media and the entertainment industry and is especially widespread among children. Despite the fact, that this way of thinking might have a positive impact on them there are also drawbacks to this attitude. This essay will examine the advantages and disadvantages of the ‚everything is possible mentalitymentality‘ and will provide a logical conclusion.