Success and happiness are not matters of chance but choice.
Quite frequently, he who goes too fast gets there too late - or not at all.
Even people who don't share my specific faith (denomination, beliefs, etc.) are typically enthusiastic about my profession of faith in God and my commitment to living to God-given standards.
You can start where you are with what you've got and go wherever it is you want to go.
If you don't like the way you are, don't worry about it. You can change the way you are.
You seldom, if ever, get lucky sitting down.