The mental game can be the difference between knowing what to do and actually performing when it matters.In this episode of Performance Talk, Dr. Ewell Gordon sits down with sports psychologist Dr. Haley Perlis to explore confidence, mental toughness, effort, performance under pressure, recovery, training IQ, social comparison, and the psychology behind peak athletic performance. As a former athlete and coach, Haley understands how competition can quickly become negative comparisons between opponents. She shares different perspectives and tools that young women athletes can use to help them reshape their mindset when it comes to anxiety around competition.Haley encourages listeners to thank their opponents, thank themselves for showing up, and the importance of using visualization. Growth can’t happen when we’re stuck in a land of comparison. It's important to learn from others and what they’re doing well in order to become the best versions of ourselves.