Salaam brother
1. Ask lots of questions
2. Read multiple translations of the Quran, some of them vary
3. Do the best you can
You don't have to "try" to be a muslim. Just live your life in a righteous way. You already know what that means. Love and believe in Allah and his power. Be a man who provides, protects, and leads your family. Contribute to society. Give to charity. Help those in need etc. I know many people who live their lives as muslims and don't know it.
Edit: Don't feel like you have to rush into anything like changing your name, getting married, praying 5 times a day, making hajj, growing a beard, eating only halal prepared food (except for pork, cut that mess out). Take things slowly. Read about them and make sure that it makes sense to you. Don't do things just because someone told you to do them. Allah knows your heart.