Psychological Performance Resilience
Mental training born in the cockpit.
The breath, focus and composure disciplines developed to keep fighter pilots calm and clear under extreme pressure — distilled into a simple guided practice for anyone who performs when it counts.
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Train the mind like the body
Composure isn't a fixed trait — it's a skill. PPR gives you a clear, repeatable practice instead of vague advice to "stay calm."
Built for pressure
Board meetings, launches, competition, the 3 a.m. wake-up. Short sessions you can run before, during recovery, or to reset.
Guided, English, offline
A calm voice walks you through every step. All audio is built in, so it works on a flight or anywhere signal is scarce.
The Program
A six-step course, at your own pace
Move through it one step at a time. Each module builds on the last.
Meditate on Your Own
A gentle introduction and a calm instrumental track to settle with.
Basic Awareness
Focus on the breath and a body scan to build presence and steadiness.
Emotional Balance
Observe and accept emotion without being ruled by it.
Psychological Performance Resilience
Prepare for a specific challenge — strengthen confidence and awareness of physical and mental demands.
Advanced Awareness & Focus
Sharpen concentration and carry it into everyday life.
One Meditation
Use a single word as an anchor to reach stillness and release intrusive thoughts.
The Science
What the research actually shows
PPR draws on a long tradition of practice. The evidence below describes that tradition — not measured outcomes of this app.
Sources: Joyce et al., BMJ Open 2018 · Bernardi et al., Circulation 2002 · Jha et al., Emotion 2010 · Meland et al. (F-16 pilots) 2015. Full citations on the science page.
PPR is a training tool, not a medical treatment. Research on related practices does not guarantee any specific result for any individual.
For Leaders
The edge isn't grinding harder. It's recovering faster.
The best operators treat the mind like elite athletes treat the body: deliberate training, deliberate recovery. PPR gives founders and executives a private, no-noise way to steady the nervous system before a decision — and to come down cleanly after.
Heritage
From the flight line to your pocket
The method traces to the Nordic air-force tradition of mental-readiness training — the disciplines pilots use to stay clear under load. PPR carries that practice forward. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any air force.
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Start with your first breath
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FAQ
Common questions
What is PPR?
PPR — Psychological Performance Resilience — is a guided mental-training program delivered as a free iOS app. It teaches breath, focus and composure through a structured six-module course, drawing on the mental-training tradition originally developed for fighter pilots.
Is this a medical treatment?
No. PPR is a mental-training and wellbeing app — not a medical device and not a treatment for any condition. If you are struggling, please seek qualified professional care.
Do I need an account or subscription?
No. There is no sign-in, no subscription, no in-app purchases and no ads. Open the app and begin.
What language is the guidance in?
English. The guided sessions are narrated by a calm, grounding voice.
Is it really connected to the Air Force?
The method draws on the documented tradition of air-force mental-readiness training as its origin and inspiration. PPR is an independent app and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any air force.