Are there more stories like these where people acquired new talents after an unexpected event or accident?

If a country pays 40% of the mortgage debt of married couples under the age of 30 for a period of 10 years, how would this affect the country’s economy? Would housing prices increase?
How can I stop being addicted to games and focus on studying? I have 10 days left before the most important exam of my life, and I've been playing games from morning till night without studying at all.