I know what you mean, on that journey though I have seen many find out that thinking what they wanted, and what they actually wanted, was 2 different things! However some times, by the time they found it out, it was to late.
Actually just reminded me, one friend of mine, FI, got kicked out by his girlfriend, until he either found a real job or went back to his old job, where he could actually make enough money to live!
Of course there is more to life than money, but there is also more to life than flying! You might not believe this now, but.... you will hopefully get the chance to discover this too!