I agree with you. Trying to be a great player can lead to disappointment. Greatness comes after traveling the long road of study and play. You have to build up your skills the old fashion way: through hard work. Strive to get good at the game and enjoy it. Greatness will come only after hard work and dedication to the game.
Don't try to be a great player..sounds strange..just try to be a good player and keep playing with full passion and love.. Thats the secret of GREAT players.. You play with peristency,determination,good memory most importantly love and you will experience the joy in defeating great players.. Trust me.. All the best on your step to this world of battles...