The fact that you consider the commercial route as an alternative inclines me to suggest (as inferred by others) that you need to think about why you want to do either. If it is 'only' to fly, there are many ways of doing that, many of which involve more time actually flying an aircraft.
Soaring is 100% hands on flying, and making the optimum use of the aircraft and the air around you. Aerobatic flying explores the capability of the aircraft's extreme envelope. Get a good job that lest you afford to indulge your passion. Military flying uses the capability of the aircraft to achieve a task. All of these will place you in a group of like minded people, with some similar characteristics.
Commercial airline flying is quite different in many ways. I can only suggest that you talk to as many people as you can with first hand experience of all the above, and decide where you would best fit in (or aspire to).
If it is military flying, good luck with OASC, make sure you are well prepared and at least you will learn a lot about yourself.