# Were we wrong about mindset? (PLUS, the proposal story!)

Source: https://whatismaven.com/ep/were-we-wrong-about-mindset-plus-the-proposal-story/
Published: 2026-03-03

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We’re engaged! But before we share that story, we talk about pronoia (the opposite of paranoia), choosing to believe the universe is working in your favor. And how that simple shift changes what you notice, how you feel, and how you perform.

We also talk about a gratitude practice that’s not a reaction (“grateful for”), but surprisingly far more effective.

Plus, a wiener dog joins the show mid-episode!

So many kind strangers have randomly taken our photo and shared them with us over the past ten years. [See them all here](https://whatismaven.com/strangers/)!

See our [engagement photos on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVTvVLogCsg/)!

00:00 Pronoia Mindset Shift\
02:10 From Funk to Optimism\
04:56 Belief Creates Results\
06:00 Nickelback and Perspective\
07:33 Body Image Reframe\
09:54 Gratitude as a Practice\
10:52 A wiener dog joins us!\
14:48 Strangers Taking Photos\
18:59 Miami Beach Setup\
19:28 Beach Stranger Approaches\
20:19 Unexpected Photo Offer\
21:06 Birthday Dinner Cover Plan\
23:06 Staged Photo Setup\
24:06 The Proposal Moment\
25:43 Ring Details and Reactions\
26:29 From No Marriage to Yes\
28:01 Keeping Surprises Secret\
29:28 Miami Favorites and Friends\
32:07 Pronoia and Gratitude Mindset\
34:55 Back to Work and Opportunity\
35:41 Wrap Up