The easy includes

passing the exam to become a licensed realtor
getting a degree
putting together a business plan
having an idea (that will change the world)
keeping your job (or getting a job in better times)
taking lessons to improve your golf handicap
getting a government bailout
contemplating a different career
thinking about your retirement
and the hard part
Identifying a niche, creating credibility and working hard to become a sought after agent
applying your education to excel at what you do
defining, funding and executing the idea
learning to play the game
consistently and persistently working hard to improve your game
restructuring your business for success
taking the first steps towards your new career
making your retirement happen
Bottomline – The hard part gets you to your objective but sometimes it is even a challenge to get step one (which is easy) going. It is a long road but if you can persist – you can make it happen!