Imagine you lived in Old England, or some European country.
Then you heard of this new land, America. A land of opportunity, and you tell yourself. Ok, I'm going to make my way to America and experience this land of opportunity.
Many people have embarked on it, some liked the experience and continued in America, some didn't like it and returned.
But for yourself, you decided that you're going to go to America and see for yourself, cos for whatever reason, you don't like Old England.
So you work hard and save up and you ask around and talk to people about your plans to save up and go on this trip to America.
Now... this story could go many ways.
Maybe this person didn't manage to save enough. So he gave up on his dream of exploring America.
Or...
Maybe this person managed to save up, but felt insecure, so this person continues to save up even...