Performance Psychology Insights & Tips | Dr. Haley Perlus

A person leaps from a cable car over a steep, forested mountain gorge as others watch from inside

Conquering Nevis Bungy: Preparation, Motivation, Confidence & the Jump

Now, the the video: Exactly one year ago, I chose to face my fear and…

Dr Haley PerlusDecember 15, 2025

Woman in athletic clothing stands on rocks beneath text reading “WELCOME TO THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS MOMENT.”

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Michael Jordan and LA Dodgers Enrique Hernandez live by this mantra (the best I’ve ever heard!).

Enrique Hernandez used this to help the LA Dodgers get to the World Series. It's…

Dr Haley PerlusDecember 15, 2025

Woman in athletic clothing stands on rocks beneath text reading “WELCOME TO THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS MOMENT.”

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Mental grit from a NBA star

In this video I share two ways Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler demonstrates mental grit and…

Dr Haley PerlusDecember 10, 2024

Woman in athletic clothing stands on rocks beneath text reading “WELCOME TO THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS MOMENT.”

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Dr Haley PerlusSeptember 29, 2026