Don’t be afraid to make long term plans. You can see the bigger picture and you have a good understanding of it. Think about how everything will feel once it is completed. This is something that you will be very proud of. So why not go for it. Yes it is long term but it will be well worth it. Are you willing to put in the hours knowing that it will be a while before anything really shows? This is what will set you a part from others. You can commit to long term goals and see them through. It is time for you follow this dream and do the work.