Gradually Then Suddenly

About this book

National bestseller - Ecpa bestseller - Legacies aren't built overnight. The New York Times bestselling author of Win the Day reveals a life-changing truth about achievement: God is building you up steadily so you're ready for the next level. In this illuminating book, Mark Batterson reveals that every area of life--from personal growth to professional development to spiritual transformation--follows the same pattern: gradually then suddenly. What we perceive as overnight success is the result of little decisions compounding over time. Drawing from compelling biblical examples, fascinating historical stories, and hard-won leadership insights, Batterson demonstrates that God uses long obedience in the same direction to prepare us for those moments of major progress. Gradually Then Suddenly will help you- cultivate cathedral thinking--adopt a long-term perspective that changes your daily decisions and life trajectory- leverage the compound effect--discover how courageous decisions and consistent routines domino into life-changing results- harness the power of persistence--commit yourself to the long game, and the impossible becomes possible- curate core convictions--discover how to defy peer pressure, popular opinion, and political correctness by defining your deepest convictions For anyone feeling stuck in the "gradually" phase, this book is a beacon of hope. If you do the right things day in and day out, God is going to show up and show off His faithfulness--not just for you but for generations to come.