What’s the one event or decision that changed the trajectory of your life the most?

A plant near my house just laid off a ton of employees. This being the same plant where I worked out of HS. I started thinking about how much different my life could have been if I hadn’t made the decision to join the forces. I could have been one of those guys who had to go home to their families and tell them they’ve just been let go. I’m out now, but it’s lead to so many other opportunities.

Working nights there, realizing I hated it, and the subsequent decision to join the military easily changed the entire trajectory of my life and where I was going. Everyone told me at the time how crazy I was for leaving such a great job. Anybody got a similar story, where one decision or event set you on a different path?

Guess I’m just saying don’t let your dreams be dreams, baws.