Being earnest and having a whim are two different concepts.
True, there are people in the world who can achieve more with a mere thought put into action than what others have worked hard for over years, but that's a matter of chance.
To truly succeed, one needs to solidify themselves and accumulate slowly.
If you want to soar as a roc, first, you must have the ability to transform into one.
Yamanaka Ino's aspiration to become Hokage was nothing more than an insignificant thought born from witnessing Haruno Sakura's growth and feeling inspired.
And what about Naruto?
He, much like Sakura, had aspired to become Hokage since he was little. Despite being somewhat carefree, his determination was far stronger than Ino's, and over these three years, he had diligently studied at Ninja World University to enhance his abilities and knowledge in all aspects.
