Struggle

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Struggling? You’re in the right place.

In a world that’s obsessed with fast hacks, quick wins, and Instagram-perfection (cue “Everything is Awesome”) struggle has become a taboo. A sign that something’s gone horribly wrong. But what if we’ve got it all wrong about getting it wrong?

What if struggle isn’t a battle to fight, a trap to avoid, or a sign of weakness? What if struggle is precisely where the magic happens - where we do our best, most important work?

Whether you’re wading in treacle, waiting for the storm to pass or just damn tired of the hustle, this thought-provoking exploration will shine a surprising new light on the truth, beauty and opportunity hidden in life’s shittier moments.

Author of the award-winning ‘How to be Really Productive’, Grace Marshall is known for her “refreshingly human” approach to productivity. Featured in The Guardian, Forbes, Huffpost and BBC Radio, her work as a Productivity Ninja has taken her from Norway to New York, helping thousands of people - from startup founders to corporate managers, artists to engineers, students and CEOs - to replace stress, overwhelm and frustration with success, sanity and satisfaction.

Grace Marshall is an award-winning author, speaker and productivity expert who specialises in transforming how organisations approach work, change, and challenge.

With over a decade of experience training 10,000+ professionals across industries, Grace has become a trusted advisor for leaders seeking to build resilient, future-ready teams, with clients including Boots, Sky Media and NHS.

Her refreshingly human, relatable approach has earned her accolades including Virtual Speaker of the Year and CMI Management Book of the Year: Best Commuter’s Read. Her practical insights on leadership, high-performance and wellbeing in changing times have been featured in The Guardian, Forbes, and CNN.