Don't worry if the dough doesn't turn out exactly as you had planned.
Variety is part of the fun of cooking from scratch.
Increasing the amount of yeast will also hasten rising. Slower rising produces a better tasting dough. You may use whole wheat flour, but it's more difficult to work with, often resulting in a tougher, denser dough. In this day and age of pre-made everything, it's nice once in a while to create something completely from scratch. Making pizza dough is a fun place to start.