Not so much events, but life circumstances, yes.

I don't think it comes down to pure "visualisation" though. It's more about your energy surrounding that thing. So if you're "visualising" a new car while simultaneously pumping out financial desperation in all other aspects of your life, the car probably won't arrive as easily as you'd like.

The "energy" part of it is really important. You need to get clear on what it is you *really* want. For example, do you really want a new car, or do you just want a cheap and reliable form of transport that is convenient? In this example, affordability, reliability and convenience is the "essence" of the thing, not the new-ness or the car-ness.

This is where I think people go wrong - they fixate on specific "things" rather than discerning what is at the heart of what they want. When you drop into that level, it's not just about "visualising" or "believing", it harnesses the full power of your INTENT - which is a spiritual force. It acts on a different level and brings different kinds of rewards.

But here's the thing - you have to be ready for it. You need to be able to recognise it when it comes, and to take the actions you need to take to receive it and make it a part of your physical reality. If you're already closely energetically aligned, then it's much easier. Also, it doesn't really work on other people. I can visualise my DD's bedroom clean and tidy as much as I want, she has to be the person to do it.
I have found it this was as well.

If I am feeling down saying "I am happy" does nothing. Something has to click in me, like a moment of clarity which I come away from feeling excited about.
It worked for me with my current job, I was not interested in working in a traditional role, looking at job ads made me feel ill. I was looking for the elusive work from home opportunity. One day it just clicked, that what I really needed and wanted was a traditional job, and suddenly a weight was lifted. I thought clearly about what I could do, what was needed and what I wanted. Two days later the job was advertised and I got it. May have also helped that my boss doing his own prayers to find someone just right to fill the role