As I'm 40 this year, I don't consider myself an "old jaded pilot". And I've known Parkfell since 2003 and has never been "glass half empty"! I think he makes a very black and white and sensible point regarding training...too much money involved now and the opportunities are generally one-sided.
Forever fight for your dream, ignore the naysayers and the jaded old pilots, if you have the capacity to achieve, and the determination, you will
I agree, although a little immature with today's costs/opportunities ratio. Keep throwing money at it you'll probably make it, and those jaded old pilots will also expect a certain level of respect that you can't ignore!
Good luck!