Yes there is a quicker way, one which many of us used to get where we are. It's not very pleasant but certainly keeps you focused.
It's a business loan from a bank to pay for your flying training. My dad went gaurantor as there was no way I met the requirements.
Yes it costs a lot of money and howling at the moon won't change anything so knuckle down and get going.
Aviation is a growth industry at present. When I started my trng approx 1-2 percent got a job in an airline whereas now 80-90 percent will be succesful.
Also by paying for it yourself you can pick and chose your training org and eventual employeer, but most importantly "Buyer Beware" there are a lot of unscrupulous operatrs out there.
Good Luck