Gradually, then Suddenly: The Lost Art of Little Decisions, Big Dreams and a Long Legacy

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Mark Batterson

Gradually, then Suddenly

The Lost Art of Little Decisions, Big Dreams and a Long Legacy

Mark Batterson

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Rider & Co
06 December 2025

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New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson reveals a life-changing truth about achievement- God is building you up steadily so you're ready for overnight success.

'How did you go bankrupt?' Ernest Hemingway wrote in The Sun Also Rises. 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.

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.

Using compelling stories, Gradually, Then Suddenly reveals- The Power of Persistence- Why staying in the game and trusting God often leads to breakthrough Cathedral Thinking- How taking the long view changes your daily decisions and life trajectory The Compound Effect- How small, faithful actions accumulate into life-changing results Convictions vs. Opinions- Why deep conviction in God matters more than changing opinions

For anyone feeling discouraged by slow progress, Gradually, Then Suddenly offers the encouraging truth that God is working behind the scenes through your daily obedience to prepare you for moments of dramatic breakthrough.

By: Mark Batterson
Imprint: Rider & Co
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781846048937
ISBN 10: 1846048931
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 06 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. Mark holds a doctor of ministry degree from Regent University and is the New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day and Win the Day. He and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill with their three children.