Greetings. Actually BEING a Gamer at heart, I can tell you that it is easy to become discouraged by long off goals. The number one attribute a Gamer must have in any progression based gaming experience lies in three words. I use them as my personal Motto in games that I play and use them to encourage my Team Members.
Never Stop Improving.
Every improvement counts, no matter how small, but the most important thing is to never stop improving. The moment you do, you are sliding behind. Those who never stop slowly begin to take over those that do and eventually you discover that you have progressed further than more and more people that you thought possible.
Lastly, this is not just a Gamer thing. Your life is measured by these very words, as well. Just like Gaming, you need to Never Stop Improving in life. Stash a portion of your efforts in your storage, and when you have enough to make an improvement, make the next improvement. An improvement in life is an upgrade that improves your ability to make future improvements.
I hope this helps with your Game, both virtual and physical.