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PERFORMANCE & SAFETY: BUILT FOR PRESSURE Part 3: Bouncing Back from Failure – Zoran Stojković

Oct 13, 2026 · 1h 16m

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You've just had the worst flight of your course. Your confidence is shaken, and tomorrow's flight could determine your future. How do you bounce back? In the conclusion of our three-part Built for Pressure series, mental performance consultant Zoran Stojković explains how RCAF student pilots can recover from failure, approach difficult debriefs, rebuild confidence, and distinguish honest self-assessment from destructive self-criticism. We also explore how Canada's allies are developing mental performance programs, how technology could improve pilot training, and why recovery is essential to sustained high performance. Finally, Zoran shares practical habits to develop before arriving in…