Oh. An obstacle course...I'm so sorry.
That's a value judgement, an opinion. Take it with a grain of salt.
That's also a value judgement.
Also, was the disgust directed more towards the characters, or the fact that you were "admiring" them? I think the distinction there is important.
Another value judgement. Owning a house, getting married, and starting a metal band are not objectively superior goals (and, in the first and third cases, are a bit overrated anyway).
That's why you write a rough draft. I think the key is to get something down on paper. Once you've got something to work with, the rest should come a bit easier.
Try giving your subject a name and basic concept first. I've found that helps me focus a bit.
Also, write on actual paper. It's too easy to get distracted while on a computer.
Well, at least you've got a good start.