Explain what three factors prove crucial for Forrest going forward in his life after the army.

There are three things that happen to Forrest while he is staying at the hospital in Danang, these three things are crucial for Forrest to move forward in life. First, he meets Lt. Dan, whose philosophy about how natural laws govern the universe change his outlook on life. Second, Forrest is introduced to ping-pong and soon beats everyone. Third, during afternoon walks around the market, he learns from Mr. Chi how to breed shrimp in a swamp.