30 and Clueless Pilot with Little Saved

I’m currently 30 (turning 31 this year) and I spent most of my life doing tomfoolery with my money; building and modifying cars, racing/drifting, etc.

My current situation is working 2 jobs; my main job bringing in almost 6k/month and a supermarket job that pays me average $600-$1000/month. I also DoorDash from time to time if money is tight and also utilizes my mechanical skills and repair cars if I need cash.

I live with family and don’t pay rent, albeit I’ll help put food on the table and fix whatever needs fixing. Although I do have sizeable debt that I’m currently bringing down (around $40k)

I’ve started flying as a student pilot early 2024 with a little over 25 hours and striving for my PPL. I pay on average $422 per lesson and I attend (or at least try to) once a week.

I’ve dabbled with investing here and there but haven’t truly invested a large sum amount and only now am currently trying to grow my portfolio.

And just like that…. It hit me overnight that I’m worried for myself financially and for my future; I was hit by the FAA with questions on my medical standing due to Sleep Apnea and simultaneously being hit with endearing worry by my Optometrist with Early Onset Glaucoma. Which for me at this point, has got me thinking if continuing Flight School is worth it at this point and am now currently on the fence about continuing, or utilizing that $422-$500/week towards investing for my future and retirement, as well as striving to become debt free and utilizing my active stream of income towards investing and having my money work for me.

So I guess my question is what should I do? Should I give up my dream of becoming a pilot at 30, knowing I’m only in the beginning stages and begin working towards being debt free and investing?