Dyck - Your future self will thank you: secrets to self-control from the Bible and brain science (a guide for sinners, quitters, and procrastinators)

Few books have the potential to change your life as much as this one. I found it personally encouraging and challenging at the same timea profound and practical reservoir of wisdom. Dont just read it. Highlight it, underline it, and most of all, implement its teachings in your life. Transformation awaits!

LEE STROBEL,New York Times bestselling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Miracles

Its strange to describe a book on self-control as compulsively readable, but thats how it is. I had no idea that learning how to get a grip on myself could be so enlightening, inspiring, and flat-out entertaining. And helpful, to boot. But thats how it is. Drew Dycks latest work is a page-turner and an eye-opener. I simply couldnt muster enough self-control to put it down. But before you judge me, you try, and see how well you do.

MARK BUCHANAN, author, Your Church Is Too Safe

It isnt an overstatement to say that nearly everything ailing our society, our communities, our families, and ourselves is rooted in our lack of self-control. In the past we celebrated the virtues of self-discipline and self-sacrifice. Those days are over. Now virtually everything in our culture celebrates self-centeredness and encourages us to satisfy every desire. Where our culture has failed us, however, Drew Dyck has stepped into the breach. His book is a winsome and important exploration of the forgotten virtue that has been foundational to the Christian life, and to free societies, for two millennia. This is a conversation more Christian communities need to be having, and Dyck is the right voice to start it.

SKYE JETHANI, award-winning author and cohost of The Holy Post podcast

This book was exactly what I wanted it to be: Big Science + Deep Bible + Practical Next Steps. I love what Drew has done here!

JON ACUFF,New York Times bestselling author of Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done

Heres the straight up truth: you need to read this book. The only thing wrong with this book is that it wasnt written and handed to me when I was a teenager! Drew Dycks newest book is necessary on every level. Not only is this book true and practical, its a lot of fun! Drew has a winsome way of explaining things that make the book a pleasure to read. I plan on getting this book into the hands of everyone I know.

DANIEL FUSCO, pastor of Crossroads Community Church, Author, Upward, Inward, Outward: Love God, Love Yourself, Love Others

This book is perfect for the times we are living in. Society tells us to go for the instant gratification. Its all about you! If it feels good, do it! Yet on the whole, I dont know if we have ever been more unfulfilled or restless. This book convincingly presents the opposite viewpointthat discipline is the path to contentment. Of course thats easier said than done. I appreciated the authors self-effacing tone, and his invitation to ride shotgun on his personal road trip to discovering the ability and virtue of self-control. The truths this book uncovers about this all-important character trait give hope to all of us. Read Your Future Self Will Thank You because your future self really will thank you.

MATT BIRK, former NFL player and Super Bowl Champion; CEO, Matt Birk and Company

Self-control is something we all need but not something we like to admit we need. In Your Future Self Will Thank You, Drew Dyck pulls back the curtain on our lack of self-control to help guide us to help (and the Helper). Your future self will thank you for reading and heeding this book!

TRILLIA NEWBELL, author, If God is For Us, Fear and Faith, United, and the kids book Gods Very Good Idea

Over the past decade, researchers have developed a rich understanding of how self-control really works. Theyve answered questions such as how to get more of it, how to best use it, and what depletes it. In this important book, my friend Drew Dyck does a great job of making sense of what this research means for Christians. He engages it with a biblical worldview, and tells us what we need to know to live more fruitful lives of more self-control. Well done!

BRADLEY WRIGHT, sociologist, University of Connecticut; author, Upside: Surprising Good News About the State of Our World

This book will not beat you up, but it wont make you feel warm and fuzzy. Instead, it is a gospel-saturated, science-based approach to stewarding your life. Drew Dyck is one of the most arresting writers in the evangelical world. So go get this book today. It will be the one impulse buy you wont regret!

DANIEL DARLING, Communications VP at Ethics and Religion Liberty Commission; author, The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming Gods Rich Vision for Humanity

Drew Dyck writes with candor, humor, and urgency about a subject that has never been more essential, but more elusive than it is todaythe importance of self-control. Your Future Self Will Thank You is a well-researched, accessible, and practical book about one of the Bibles most central but most overlooked principles for living a godly, joyful, and purposeful life.

KARL VATERS, author, Small Church Essentials and The Grasshopper Myth

In our cultural moment, I cannot think of many subjects more in need of discussion than self-control. And I cant think of a better person to lead that discussion than Drew Dyck. Dycks winsome voice pairs approachability with theological clarity and direct exhortation. He made me smile and see my own folly at the same time. I have much to learn on the subject of self-control, which makes me especially thankful for this book.

RUSS RAMSEY, pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church Cool Springs; author, Retelling the Story Series

Okay, Ill admit it: I procrastinated picking up this book. But was so glad when I did! Your Future Self Will Thank You combines rich biblical insight, fascinating scientific research, and on-the-ground practical wisdom on the nature of self-control and how to integrate it into your life. While temptations and distractions are everywhere in our digital age, Drew Dyck invites uswith humor, wit, and a lot of vulnerabilityto join him on a journey of transformation that ultimately empowers us to better love God, others and our future self.

JOSHUA RYAN BUTLER, pastor of Redemption Church; author, The Skeletons in Gods Closet and The Pursuing God

Your Future Self Will Thank You is a practical manual and insightful field-guide to living a productive, fruitful life. With a mixture of informative psychological studies, interviews, biblical wisdom, and personal stories, Drew Dyck has written an incredible resource to help you create a life-giving future story.

PAUL ANGONE, author, 101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties (And Lets Be Honest, Your Thirties Too)

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