Is it beneficial to focus on 4 requirements in material lay life

If we centered our efforts in life around having and keeping 4 requirements (sufficient food for survival, clothing to cover shame etc), and otherwise practiced the Dhamma, would that be beneficial for reaching Nibbana? So, when going to work, instead of thinking about getting promoted or earning a raise, we just saw it as due effort for minimal secluded shelter and minimal food necessary to survive.