Success starts with the right attitude. Success starts with the right mindset. Success starts with you being you. Listen. You need to start dreaming again. You need to start competing again. You need to get out there and go for it. It's time you start seeing yourself LIKE A WINNER again. Take 3 minutes today, close your eyes, and VISUALIZE the best YOU.
I think you've been dreaming a little too much. Assuming you're talking about trading, success starts with a solid trading plan and discipline.
I'd agree to an extent. Desperation is the true humbling of the ego, which leads to finding ones true self. Which in turn leads to dreaming and eventual success in its purest form. Happiness in pursuing your passion.