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.

01

Meditate on Your Own

A gentle introduction and a calm instrumental track to settle with.

02

Basic Awareness

Focus on the breath and a body scan to build presence and steadiness.

03

Emotional Balance

Observe and accept emotion without being ruled by it.

04

Psychological Performance Resilience

Prepare for a specific challenge — strengthen confidence and awareness of physical and mental demands.

05

Advanced Awareness & Focus

Sharpen concentration and carry it into everyday life.

06

One Meditation

Use a single word as an anchor to reach stillness and release intrusive thoughts.

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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.

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Moderate improvement in coping from structured resilience training (meta-analysis of 11 RCTs)
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Breaths per minute measurably raises heart-rate variability, a marker of self-regulation
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A day of mindfulness helped Marines hold attention and working memory through high-stress training

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.

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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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Get the app

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.

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