Likewise I'm still supported by my passion and I wouldn't have made it if I'd listened to people like you. I'm glad I didn't.I meant to add this; I played independent league Minor League baseball. I know what it means to chase a dream. I'm glad I have my education and I was able to rely on that as my plan A when baseball didn't work out the way I wanted.
I understood the risks, and it's paid off a thousand times over. Thus, different people have to choose different paths in life. My path might not be right for you. It's the beauty of living in a free society where we're free to make our own choices.