The Intelligent Struggle
Every person who has ever wanted more from themselves knows the feeling.
The effort is real. The commitment is genuine. And yet something is missing — not motivation, not talent, not will. What most people have never been given is a framework for engaging with difficulty in a way that actually produces the growth they are working toward.
The Intelligent Struggle changes that. Not by being tougher. By being smarter.
Launching Oct 20, 2026
“Read this book before your next hard season, not during.”
- Chip Conley, former Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for Airbnb, NYT bestselling author, and founder of MEA
“There is no shortage of books about peak performance. There is a significant shortage of books that actually advance the conversation. The Intelligent Struggle is a rare find—great science, a fun read, and packed with genuinely important new insights.”
Steven Kotler, 5x New York Times-bestselling author
The Intelligent Struggle is
For anyone who has decided that the gap between where they are, and where they could be, is worth closing.
Bringing the Book to You.
The Intelligent Struggle offers real-life applications for navigating difficulty, embracing challenge, and growing stronger. Chris and Mark have delivered hundreds of keynotes, workshops, and each have a proven track record consulting with elite performers from the training ground to the corporate office.
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