A path from being poor to a better life

Mark McIlroy

08.05.2026




1. This article is about ways that someone who is poor can have a better life.


2. If this is you it is generally not possible to solve your problems immediately, however there are things that you can do so that you will have a better life in the future.


3. Always be on time for appointments.


4. Try to be well groomed (neat hair, freshly showered) at all times.


5. Rent is the largest expense for the poor. You can reduce your rent greatly by having several people living in the same house and sharing the rent cost.


6. Do not buy lottery tickets or gamble on races etc. If you do this you will never be free.


7. Do not use drugs or alcohol. These things take all your money and also waste your life.


8. Do an education course to get a job. This doesn't have to be a years-long degree, even a course that takes three or four weeks can be enough to get a job in some industries.


9. Treat your co-workers with respect and politeness.


10. Stay away from other human beings, except to talk. If you talk to other people you will learn greatly useful information. However, never join in with others to a greater extent. 

This is because 

1) If you do you will be under someone else's authority, and 

2) People will say 'I did a favour for you so you owe me a favour now, and I can take something from you.' This logic is against God. However a lot of people have it so don't get too close to someone that uses that logic.


11. If you are homeless, let the Government doctors give you medication for mental health problems. It works. Then your only chance is to get government housing and get involved in government programs that help people get a job.


12. The most effective way to a good life is through a good job. It isn't by starting a business, that only suits people with the right personality for that and that's a small number of people.


13. Don't be afraid of starting a romantic relationship. Single people are rarely successful in this life unless they are totally career orientated. For most people, a happy and successful romantic relationship also leads to financial success and a good life.


14. If you have a partner, be faithful to them. If you are unfaithful to your partner then both you and your partner will be poor. 


15. Try to be available to take all phone calls when they come through, and return all messages promptly.