You are getting there. Your stumbling block has been the fact that people had drilled in to you that "povery is good". So your subconcious mind has been directing your concious mind to go in search of poverty!
Obviously now things have changed. Have you created a strong detailed vision in your mind of what you want to be? If so, the vision must be turned in to the "present-tense" ie live it now in your mind. Eg: Don't think "I want a place of my own". Create the vision of your own place in your mind and live it every moment - like turning on the brand new washing machine, wiping the brand new kitchen top etc. Depending how strong your vision is, you will get there fast. Clearer the vision, faster you achieve it...
