It definitely seems like you have the right kind of drive to pursue falconry!

You will know for sure that falconry is for you once you have studied as much as you think you can possibly handle, spent the time and money towards getting your inspections and licenses squared away, and have successfully found a sponsor who is willing to mentor you all without losing the momentum of your curiosity that drove you to start training raptors in the first place.

Joining your local club is a great idea, and talking to (even hunting with) local falconers is probably the easiest way to open your eyes to the sport. No book can prepare you for what it's really like chasing game with a trained BOP up close and in person!