Theosis is achieved by becoming Christ-like, through faith, not through ambition.
So I'm pretty close then? I thought that you believe that deeds grow one's faith. "Faith without works is dead", etc. If that is right, then it is contrasted against my view that deeds (pleasing to God) are a natural fruit of a faith that is already there.
No, we believe that faith moves you to do deeds in God's name. A faith that does not move you to do God's work is dead faith.
PS I'll let you in on a little secret: you can't please God, for He is not subject to pleasure.