I am not rich, did my PPL, just finishing ATPL's, am 37 and will have blown EVERY cent I have and then some to become a pilot.........with no guarantees. HArdest yet best time I have ever had....moments of Joy and moments of sheer frustration ( inc almost being in tears during ATPLs, thinking I was not smart enough for it all ) etc etc etc and every emotion possible in between, but I'm still here and going through iy everyday. Will I make it, probably....maybe not, but I'll give it my best shot! Getting your PPL was not a mistake, if you choose to go on, great, if not getting it is still a MAJOR achievemnt and somthing to be very proud of. If you want it badly enough, keep going and best of luck!!!