I've heard of something similar—like the idea of declaring outcomes as if they’ve already happened, or “speaking things into existence.” So, if someone wanted a table like the one you described, they might state it as if it's already theirs. Then, when they come across something similar in real life, they connect it to that declaration and see it as the result of their intention.

It might not be literal magic, but more about having that vision in mind. When you're clear about what you want, you're more likely to recognize it when it shows up in the world—even if by coincidence. In that way, the act of writing or imagining a “perfect review” works similarly: it helps you define success so clearly that you’re more attuned to the steps and signs leading you there.