Everyone's experience is different, however, I'll share mine.

Before I got back into photography in a big way I feel like I walked through life with my eyes closed. With camera in hand I would go for a walk and look. Really look. Check different angles, look up, look down, look all around. Climb on a park bench, lay down in the grass all in an effort of getting the next shot. I've been doing this for a solid couple of years now and I've gotten to the point where I notice shadows that others don't notice. I see bluejays or finches where others just see birds if they notice them at all. I see patterns of light and objects in places where people barely take a second look.

I'm sure I still miss a ton of shots but I get a lot more than I used to get. Keep your eyes open and keep shootin'!