Half of getting what you want is knowing what you want. Then it is as simple as making a plan to get it. Setting the goal is the easy part, but it has to be attainable. Not everyone can be can be a rock star or a professional athlete, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t be happy and successful.
Part of getting what you want is understanding what you want. Do research. Find out what you need to do to achieve your goal. Once you are armed with the information, you will have the power you need to put the wheels in motion. You may need to break your goal down into several smaller goals. Sometimes it is easier that way.
I have done quite a bit of this in recent years. Now I am on to the things that take more time and it is hard for me to be patient. But anything worth having is worth waiting for. I will take my knowledge and work towards my goals one day at a time.