I have nearly completed Sporty's online course, and intend to begin flight training this winter.

I also waste an inordinate amount of time practicing (not playing, mind you, practicing 😉) Microsoft Flight Simulator.

This question resolves YES if I have a private pilot's license before the end of 2023, and NO if I do not. [And here the interpretation is in good faith: I will not hold a friend's physical license and resolve yes, nor will I drop my hypothetical license on the floor and resolve no.]

I will revise the question with all appropriate updates.