Excellent post - many thanks for writing it! Understanding these points when embarking on making any dream come true is essential. You will have more knocks than successes along the way, and the key is to hold your nerve, learn from your mistakes and simply refuse to give up. It's so easy to let yourself off the hook when it's just you, and no one else is putting pressure on you to do the things that need to be done in order to get where you want to go. This reminded me of Sylvester Stallone's journey to become a successful actor. It's a story I always share with my clients because it's just so powerful.
Again, excellent, useful post! Well done!