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The 3 Stages of a Breakthrough

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(Prime DT post — guest appearance from NFC of the DGAFF Universe)

Every personal transformation follows a process. Whether you call it the stages of change, the signs of a breakthrough or simply the 3 stages of a breakthrough — understanding these phases will change how you understand move through growth when your approaching lasting transformation boundaries.

In today’s post, DT will guide you through the process step-by-step… with a chaotic guest appearance from NFC of the DGAFF Universe, who insists there’s a faster (and messier) way to get to the finish line.

You’ve been showing up!

Day after day, you’ve been doing the deep work — watching your thoughts, shining the light on your demons rewriting old patterns, holding new visions. And we know exactly what that feels like. The excitement at the start. The frustration when nothing seems to change. The hope that maybe tomorrow will be the day. We’ve been there.

And we want you to hear this clearly: we are proud of you. Because this moment — right now, when it feels like nothing’s moving — is exactly where the magic brews. You are not “stuck.” You are in The Calm Before the Storm. This is the sacred first stage of a personal breakthrough that tests your patience and faith. It’s where deep transformation is taking root beneath the surface, quietly aligning the structures that will carry you to the next stage of change. If nothing seems to be happening right now… that’s perfect. That means you’re exactly where you need to be. Hold the line.


Stage 1: The Lag

Here’s the truth: at first, nothing happens.You’re affirming.You’re journaling. You’re meditating your visualising , day after day And on the surface? It looks exactly the same.

✅ Don’t be discouraged.
✅ This is just the lag while your mind and energy align.

Think of it like planting seeds. You don’t dig them up every day to see if they’re growing — you water them, trust the soil, and let the roots do their work. This is the moment that separates those who dabble from those who transform. You’re not “waiting.” You’re aligning — and you are in the first stage of a breakthrough.


Stage 2: The Shake-Up

And then… seemingly out of nowhere…

✅ A job ends.
✅ A relationship shifts.
✅ An old structure collapses.

It can feel chaotic, even scary. But here’s the truth:This isn’t punishment. This is your old reality breaking apart to make space for the new one you’ve been calling in. In the language of transformation, this is the second stage of a breakthrough. Your mind, your energy, and your life are restructuring to match your new self-concept. Yes, it can feel uncomfortable. Yes, it can feel like everything is falling apart. But it’s not. You’re not falling apart — you’re falling into alignment.

⚠️ Warning: During the shake-up, do not fall apart or cling to your old way of life. Old doors are closing and new doors are opening. This is what you asked for — and it is vital to have patience, faith, and gritty determination to get through these turbulent transition periods.

In Phase 1, I told you to hang on. In Phase 2, I’ll say: keep your chin up, and wait with eager anticipation for the open door. I promise it will come. It’s universal law. ⚠️


Stage 3: The Calm and the Breakthrough

On the other side of the storm is the calm. The dust settles. The chaos clears. And suddenly…

✅ The new job arrives.
✅ The healthier relationship blossoms.
✅ Opportunities show up where doors once closed.

Your world adjusts to your new, empowered self-concept — often faster and more magically than you expect. This is the third stage of a breakthrough. This is where patience pays off and faith proves itself. This truly is the land of the brave , the oasis on the other side and you didn’t get her by accident , you worked for it, you passed through the storm, popped out the other side of hell, upgraded and transformed. You did it!

The 3 Stages of a Breakthrough

Final Reflection & Call to Action

Transformation always builds toward a storm.A chaotic restructuring of your outer world to match your new vibration and self-image is not an accident — it’s the nature of the process.

Patience, trust, and faith are your lifelines in navigating this path. They are what allow you to hang on when everything feels still, and to keep steady when everything starts to shake.

For those walking this journey for the first time, this is your foundation:

  • Patience in the Calm
  • Trust during the Shake-Up
  • Faith that the Breakthrough is coming

For the transformation veterans, NFC — although arrogant, and wrong to downplay patience and trust — has a point. Over time, it becomes possible to sense the hum of the storm, the tension rising beneath the surface.

I have felt this myself. It’s not as easy as NFC makes it sound. But after experiencing the full cycle from start to finish, again and again, you begin to recognize the signs. You can feel the build-up. Sometimes, the hum is so strong it almost scares me, because I know something is about to shift. And when that moment comes, you have the chance to pre-empt the storm. Not avoid it entirely — but step through it with less chaos, more precision, and greater alignment.This is not something you rush into. It’s a skill built by walking the whole process — more than once.

So here’s my call to you: The next time you’re in the calm, stay aware. Feel for the hum. Sense the tension rising. And when the moment is right, take the step. The storm will always come. But you can meet it with readiness, and walk through to the other side stronger than ever.