You know guys...the odds(of making it) you are talking about...LL and hamburger rounds...are just about the same...a tiny single percentage. The only thing important to both is the desire and heart-not to mention talent...to get to the bigs. What BT says (to those with the talent, heart, etc to make it)is not going to make a bit of difference....those that make it do not listen to anyone except themselves (and good for them). You are preaching to the preacher. BT's advice is not going to stop anyone that is going to make it anyway....which is effect what you are saying. He's right and the ones that make it are right...everyone in the middle makes up the rest of that percentage that he speaks to. Realism is harsh...but it is supported by the numbers...
It is caring and responsible to warn about possible pitfalls in life's decisions...you only have to personally know a few of the "bad" stories to feel obliged to warn others...that is in no way "dream dashing"...that is simply the right thing to do. Like I said, NOTHING stops the ones that beat the odds and make it. Good for them.