{"product_id":"the-intelligent-struggle-the-science-of-navigating-difficulty-embracing-challenge-and-growing-stronger-9781544552743","title":"The Intelligent Struggle: The Science of Navigating Difficulty, Embracing Challenge, and Growing Stronger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWithout intelligence, effort alone is a missed opportunity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost people treat struggle as something to endure. Push through it. Outlast it. Suffer enough and eventually the results will come. In \u003cem\u003eThe Intelligent Struggle\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChris Bertram\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMark Guadagnoli\u003c\/strong\u003e argue that this approach-well-intentioned, culturally celebrated, and nearly universal-is fundamentally incomplete. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on neuroscience, physiology, psychology, and the science of high performance, this book presents a four-part framework for engaging with difficulty in ways that produce genuine, lasting growth rather than simply accumulating hours and hoping for the best. From understanding how the mind and body work together to learning how to accelerate adaptation, you'll learn how to become smarter, more intentional, and more capable of directing your own development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCircumstance and willpower alone won't help you in life's challenges. \u003cem\u003eThe Intelligent Struggle\u003c\/em\u003e is how adversity transforms from a threat you must manage to a resource that supports sustainable growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chris Bertram,Mark Guadagnoli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Houndstooth Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781544552743\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBertram, Chris:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Chris Bertram teaches elite performers how to turn high-stakes moments into breakthroughs. A leading applied neuroscientist with more than twenty-five years of experience, he translates cutting-edge brain science into practical tools that accelerate learning, elevate decision-making, and unlock world-class performance when it matters most. Chris has coached Olympic gold medalists, world champions, X Games legends, PGA Tour winners, and Fortune 100 leaders across global technology, finance, and high-growth industries.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuadagnoli, Mark:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Mark Guadagnoli teaches elite performers how to excel at the edge of challenge. A neuroscientist and human performance specialist with more than thirty-five years of experience, he developed the Challenge Point Framework, a model of optimized learning for high-stakes environments, cited in more than 3,500 scholarly articles. Mark has coached trauma surgeons, PGA Tour winners, NCAA champions, Olympic coaches, and organizations such as Zappos and Grammarly.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Chris Bertram \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":67750669680797,"sku":"9781544552743","price":26.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_02f5617b-40a3-4ed8-80b3-3a79b92830a0.jpg?v=1793174563","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-intelligent-struggle-the-science-of-navigating-difficulty-embracing-challenge-and-growing-stronger-9781544552743","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}