May 27, 2026 · 14 min · 11 segments
Host Dina Marais explores how the meanings we assign to experiences shape our emotions, actions, and business outcomes, and shows how to reframe limiting beliefs for emotional and entrepreneurial…
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I have learned that whenever I have a negative experience, I need to examine the meanings I hold about it that led to the experience.
It doesn't mean that all negative experiences stem from faulty meanings, yet by changing the meaning, we can have a better experience without betraying ourselves.
I asked a student to review one of my courses that she enrolled in, but she refused, saying it was very similar to someone else's work.
Her questioning of my integrity made me feel very angry, which is a normal reaction when our values are violated.
Another example is that earlier this week, I felt the pressure to take action and post something on social media about my work.
I am completing the publishing of solo books for my clients, and I have space for more clients, but nothing is yet on the horizon.
The pressure to take action comes from the belief that I have to make it happen, which is false.
All my previous publishing projects came from referrals or out of the blue inquiries or existing clients.
I changed the meaning from, "I have to make it happen," to, "I allow it to happen by being happy and grateful in advance." The lesson here is to take action in your business only when you feel inspired and experience a full body yes.
I have learned that whenever I have a negative experience, I need to examine the meanings I hold about it that led to the experience.
It doesn't mean that all negative experiences stem from faulty meanings, yet by changing the meaning, we can have a better experience without betraying ourselves.
I asked a student to review one of my courses that she enrolled in, but she refused, saying it was very similar to someone else's work.
Her questioning of my integrity made me feel very angry, which is a normal reaction when our values are violated.
Another example is that earlier this week, I felt the pressure to take action and post something on social media about my work.
I am completing the publishing of solo books for my clients, and I have space for more clients, but nothing is yet on the horizon.
The pressure to take action comes from the belief that I have to make it happen, which is false.
All my previous publishing projects came from referrals or out of the blue inquiries or existing clients.
I changed the meaning from, "I have to make it happen," to, "I allow it to happen by being happy and grateful in advance." The lesson here is to take action in your business only when you feel inspired and experience a full body yes.
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