You can call it whatever you wish, a dream, goal, life plan steps. The list goes on and on, but the important thing to remember is that whatever we decide to call it, for some reason or another we have been called to see it to manifestation.
Does that mean that we're going to be able to make it happen easily? Probably not. In many cases it's going to take a lot of hard work. Perhaps at times your goals will appear as though they're out of your grasp. Trust me on this when I assure you that you're not alone in this feeling. It's a perfectly normal phase of the achievement process.
The key is that you continually move towards achievement. Even when you feel you're not making progress, keep moving forward. Take the time along the way to track your progress in a journal, or by making notes. You'll find this is a wonderful way to remind yourself that you are making reaching your intended destination.