People I know pursue good things, but things in different direction.

To pursue love, family:
This creates an importance on searching, dating, accommodating the relationship, investing in it, making commitments, spending time and money, buying a house to settle in, paying big bills, juggling work and home.

To pursue work, career, knowledge, skills:
This starts with focus and dedication, long hours studying, diligent work, time-management, limiting fun and emotions, moving city to city, X Y Z

To pursue virtue, charity, ministry:
This starts with some soul searching and relational connections. Endurance through difficult preparations, patience with difficult people, strength to push through challenging times and doubts. Emotional stability and self-monitoring.