I DON'T want to be an airline pilot!

[FoxtrotGolf]

So I really want to become a professional pilot, get my ATPL etc. But I don't think I want to join the airlines. At least, my instinct tells me I don't want to be trundling big jets around the place. Though I'm sure that's great for some, I'm much more interested and excited by the idea of flying smaller aircraft into a much greater variety of airfields (Bush piloting, safari flying, that kind of thing springs to mind).

Now my questions are:
- Am I making things excessively difficult for myself?
- Do you have any tips if you've had that sort of career?

Thanks for any PPRuNe wisdom passed on.