Gurudev Sri Sri - Three things are needed to achieve in life : 

1. Real intention - There should be a real need to have whatever it is you want. Our wants keep changing, but if it is our need, we will get it. The want has to become our need.

2. Self effort - One has to put effort for whatever you want. You can't simply sit, and keep wishing, 'I want this, I want that'. Have you put your effort? Has the want become your need? Have you worked towards it? Have you put your 100%? This is necessary.

3. Time or karma - If karma is there, the time is right, you will get it. Suppose, I wish to see the moon now, on a dark night. No matter what intention I put, how can I see the moon now? I have to wait for another 15 days to see the full moon. On the new moon day, if you are wishing for the full moon, then you have to wait. If you plant a pomegranate tree today and say, 'No, I want the fruit now' Come on, you have to wait for another 2-3 years. The pomegranate tree will give you fruit only in 2-3 years. So, time or karma is a factor.