Many people choose to join a family history society, where you'll meet like-minded people who can get you round some of the problems that you'll encounter, and most societies organise lectures, education seminars and excursions to archives.
If you get stuck, there are places where you can get help. Many people choose to join a family history society, where you'll meet like-minded people who can get you round some of the problems that you'll encounter, and most societies organise lectures, education seminars and excursions to archives. You should also consider joining the Society of Genealogists, where there is a wealth of resources as well as work done by others.