Has zero gratitude appreciation for what he is, has or the people in his life.

 Perhaps ought to lose it all,  go down to zero things and no people ...?

Then might realize what he had : 

LIFE, his body, mind, soul, spirit, energy, talents

THINGS

PEOPLE

I don't think he ever realized or appreciated anyone in his life or his abilities god given or any other status of anything in life besides MONEY