The Virtuous Circle
What You Are Looking for Is Already in You
Gaby Natale
- 272 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Virtuous Circle
What You Are Looking for Is Already in You
Gaby Natale
About This Book
Gaby Natale, host of the award-winning talk show SuperLatina, has created a system of 7 immanent archetypes that, once activated, create a clear path to achievement.
From growing up in a small town in Argentina to winning three Emmys for her nationally syndicated talk show, Gaby Natale has proven that success isn't something you are born intoâit's a skill. Success is attainable for anyone who is willing to put in the work to develop the ability to achieve their dreams. These dreamers see beyond their surroundings to transcend the limits of their own particular circumstances.
In this book, Gaby interviews successful personalities, such as Carlos Santana and Deepak Chopra, to learn what they did to achieve their dreams. She breaks down their stories to discover how they channeled their innate strengths and abilities to best work for them.
Through seven archetypes that trace the path from conception to the consummation of a dream,? The Virtuous Circle will teach you to:
- Identify and cultivate their own potential for greatness
- Develop an action plan, step by step, in order to make their vision come true
- Understand what skills they must develop to achieve extraordinary results
- Convert enthusiasm into fuel so that they can overcome adversity
- Develop a sense of purpose to become an agent of positive change
This is a book for dreamers, the rebels at heart who see beyond the circumstances surrounding them, those who suspect that something wonderful is waiting for them, but they have not yet dared to take that first step that will take them to their new destiny.
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CHAPTER 1
WHAT IS THE VIRTUOUS CIRCLE?
HOW WAS THE CONCEPT FOR THE VIRTUOUS CIRCLE BORN?
- The Dreamer: The dreamerâs stage is one of thought and visualization. It begins with imagining something not yet present in reality. Itâs the spark that begins the Virtuous Circle. This is the time to connect with the essence of our inner child, that same child who danced happily and carelessly, not wondering what the right steps were, not caring if someone else had better rhythm. This stage is an opportunity to begin to unlearn external conditioning and abandon self-limiting thoughts in order to let our minds fly and see beyond the visible.
- The Architect: In this phase, the architect builds an action map with the ideas and concepts created in the dreamerâs stage. Itâs time to make plans, evaluate options, and analyze what may be the best ways to turn our visions into action.
- The Maker: This is when theory and reality meet. The architectâs plan is put into practice. This is the stage in which the world may reflect back at us the unexpected: the challenges may be greater or different from those we anticipated, the skills we have may not be sufficient, or we may underestimate the time it takes to achieve our dream. We may realize that sometimes even the most âperfectâ plans end up being âferpectâ and we will need to reassess.
- The Apprentice: Itâs time to focus on perfecting your craft. The apprentice stage represents us following our internal GPS, which asks us to recalculate our route so we can continue moving forward. Now that weâve seen our ideas in action, itâs time to adjust. In the maker stage, we saw what happens when we put into action all the plans and ideas of the architect and the dreamer. Now is the time for the apprentice to begin the quest for excellence along a path that will eventually lead to mastery. What talents need polishing? What abilities are missing? What strategies work and which ones need to be changed?
- The Warrior: This is the stage in which our commitment to our dreams is put to the test. In the apprentice stage we perfected our skills and adjusted the action plan. Now is the time to strengthen our tenacity and resilience. We have the skills we need to achieve our goals, but the opportunity we dreamed of has not arrived yet. Frustration and the feelings of injustice lurk close by. We are sorely tempted to abandon our dreams. Nowâs the time for the brave, for the bold, and for those who keep going when others stop. We have reached the last mile, but we still donât know itâand we constantly wonder if itâs worth so much effort. This is the stage when we learn that it takes a true warrior to keep the dream alive.
- The Champion: All the preparation and work of the previous stages finally meet the opportunity weâve been waiting for. Itâs a time for praise, successes, and applause. But beware of success. Not all that glitters is gold. After achieving their dreams, champions can lose their way. They may give in to new temptations and become a magnet for the wrong type of people.
- The Leader: This is when the champion becomes an inspiration. Champions achieve their goals. Leaders go one step further by transforming their achievements into something bigger than themselves. The leader not only triumphs but leads by example. Not all champions are leaders, but all leaders are champions.