"It's not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life the RIGHT WAY, the karma (destiny, fortune, good luck) will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you."

Randy Pausch 

I believe that as long as you strive to achieve something, in the end your fantasies may become reality. Just because we don't live in a fairy tale doesn't mean things won't go our way. You need to look ahead in life and choose to not let anything push you down. If you go down certain paths in life, you'll reap many benefits, but it is your choice, and your choice dictates destiny. Just let nature runs its course and you'll get your happy ending.