There are tools out there for anything you want to do

One of the greatest things about doing what you want to do in this day and age is that there are so many avenues to get you there.  Whatever field you're interested in, whatever avenue you wish to explore, there is a tool you can use to get you there.

One tool in particular that I have used a lot and I recommend to my friends and clients is infomation meetings.  For example, a friend of mine wants to get into radio DJ-ing and commentaries and while he is brand new to the industry and doesnt have any contacts, I suggested to him to set up information meetings with people who are already doing that and are successful at it.  There is nothing like modelling success from someone who has been there, done that!  As long as you approach people kindly, and respect their time, while letting them know you will do the meeting at their convenience, they are usually pretty good about answering your questions and helping guide you to resources.  After all, one day you will be that person sitting there as the expert....wouldnt you like to think back and remember that person who helped you when you were first starting out and pay it forward by helping someone new who needs some guidance??