Start
It's great that you've told your friend (or maybe many friends and strangers) about what you intend to do one day. Voicing your intentions can be a powerful first step.
But now that you've said it, you need to do something.
Take the next step. Make the phone call. Send the email. Sign-up. Show up.
Whatever it is that's going to move the needle on this goal you've spoken into existence, start doing it.