As an ex aspiring classical musician, this is a topic near to my heart. I think the article is somewhat besides the point. You can agree with all of it, and yet still believe that you'll succeed in your chosen field because you're better. You think you'll be one of the few, who -- through superior talent, dedication, passion, etc... -- will make it. That's the delusion that kept me going for too long. Not any misconception that there was actually a market for classical flutists.