...he said that most people do not realize the things that will most change their lives when they happen.

I learned it in real life several times over. I did not realize the changes that would come when my company restructured and it changed us from a company to a division nor did I see how "enterprise" software (SAP) would eliminate my old job but open up a new one. This one sounds strange but it is true - a comment made to people at a funeral led to the adoption of my daughters. I simply said, when looking at those 2 sad little faces, "I would take them home with me if I could." Weeks later I got a call saying they were looking for a home for them and wanted to know if I really meant it.