Is there anyone progressing towards their side goals but lagging towards main goal?

I always achieve my side goals by being consistent and strictly adhering with the process. I used to have goals like fitness and health, spirituality and multiple other things. I am making steady progression in these areas. But I am not progressing in things that matter the most and things I consider pretty serious like making more money, studying etc., Even though I absolutely know they are relatively far easier to achieve.

Is there anyone like me having the same problem?

Can someone shed some light on why this happens?

One of my friends who's into manifestation and law of attraction kind of stuff said that I have to let loose and be playful to attract things I want and being too serious might repel things away.