Gradually Then Suddenly: How to Dream Bigger, Decide Better, and Leave a Lasting Legacy - Mark Batterson

True success doesn't happen 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 overnight success. nHow did you go bankrupt? asked a character in Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises. The reply?

Two ways . . . gradually then suddenly. n nIn this illuminating book, Mark Batterson reveals that every area of life--from personal growth to professional development to spiritual transformation--follows this same pattern. What we perceive as sudden success is the result of little decisions compounding over time. n nGradually Then Suddenly will help you n- cultivate cathedral thinking--adopt a long-term perspective that changes your daily decisions and life trajectory n- leverage the compound effect--discover how courageous decisions and consistent routines domino into life-changing results n- harness the power of persistence--commit yourself to the long game, and the impossible becomes possible n- curate core convictions--discover how to defy peer pressure, popular opinion, and political correctness by defining your deepest convictions n nDrawing 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 sudden moments of major progress. n nFor 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.n