<p><b><i>New York Times </i>bestselling author Mark Batterson reveals a life-changing truth about achievement: God is building you up steadily so you're ready for overnight success.</b><br /><br />'How did you go bankrupt?' Ernest Hemingway wrote in <i>The Sun Also Rises</i>. The answer? 'Two ways: gradually then suddenly.' In this illuminating book, Mark Batterson reveals that this principle applies to every area of life - especially success.<br /><br />Drawing from biblical wisdom, historical examples and his nearly 30 years of leadership experience, Batterson shows how success happens at the speed of a seed rather than the speed of light. He shows that what appears to be an 'overnight' success is actually the result of consistent choices and persistent faith.<br /><br />Using compelling stories,<i> Gradually, Then Suddenly </i>reveals:<br /><b>The Power of Persistence: </b>Why staying in the game and trusting God often leads to breakthrough<br /><b>Cathedral Thinking: </b>How taking the long view changes your daily decisions and life trajectory<br /><b>The Compound Effect: </b>How small, faithful actions accumulate into life-changing results<br /><b>Convictions vs. Opinions: </b>Why deep conviction in God matters more than changing opinions<br /><br />For anyone feeling discouraged by slow progress, <i>Gradually, Then Suddenly </i>offers the encouraging truth that God is working behind the scenes through your daily obedience to prepare you for moments of dramatic breakthrough.</p>
Paperback / softback | 288 pages | Published November 2025
