When was the last time you saw/ate at a Sbarro? I was reminiscing with a friend about malls in the early 2000s, specifically the food courts. I asked if Sbarro still exists, and neither of us could confidently say.
Not one week later, I was driving on the Turnpike, and to my surprise there were MULTIPLE Sbarros along the way. It made me laugh, and it also made me wonder… Would I have even noticed their logo on the rest area signs had I not just (accidently) primed my brain?
I’ve found a similar phenomena when it comes to expecting good things. Not in an entitled way. In an optimistic way. When I prime my brain to look for good things, they seem to be everywhere. Is it changing the situation around me, or is it just bringing awareness to what’s already there?
Today I stopped in at a taquiera. I ordered a carne asada tostada. They accidently made me a carne asada torta. Am I mad it took longer to get my order? Or am I excited they let me have 2 dishes for the price of one? 10000% the latter. 🙂