Yes, good post. It requires a lot of dedication. A related scenario is with liberal arts majors. I often see friends and family members who ask for my advice on their intent to pursue a degree in something specialized like anthropology or US history. I ask them if they are really ready to devote themselves to at least a graduate degree (most likely a PhD) and years and years of very low pay with a low ceiling for long-term earning potential. That scares many of them away.