In the context of working hard and moving ahead in life, having no time to think severely inhibits the ability to move up. Take for example those working 2 or 3

In the context of working hard and moving ahead in life, having no time to think severely inhibits the ability to move up. Take for example those working 2 or 3 jobs. Their ability to do smart work is low to non-existent. The context of homelessness changes the dynamic quite a bit. Sure, you have lots of time to think and ponder. But, you have no work. So the question of smart work is moot. Also, those who are homeless, are extremely stressed and constantly worrying about their next meal or next shelter. It's not fair to equate the time they have to the time they can spend doing productive or creative thinking.