Note that I'm using "often" to mean "happens with statistically significant frequency," as opposed to something like "happens most of the time."

> An analog to your statement would be: "I like movies" often translates into "I want to work in the film industry"

But that's actually true, with the most desired movie-inspired career being actor/actress. The difference is that people give up this idea a lot more easily, because they realize that the odds of being a movie star are incredibly low. Analogous to liking rock music and wanting to be a rock star.