Can a 40-y/o who's never made more than $12K turn it around? (pls see inside)

I’m scared for him. He doesn’t have drug issues (barely even drinks) and is hardworking. I think what’s working against him is his lack of ambition—smart but not educated, absolutely HATES “playing the game”, and doesn’t know what he wants to be when he grows up. On the one hand, it’s really not my business… but the idea of this guy spending his life being just another sweet, quiet non-entity is painful. I think he wants to do something about it, but doesn’t know what, and I want to help him where I can. Jellies, what are your thoughts?