In Perspective: Episode 7

Learned Helplessness

When athletes start believing their effort doesn’t matter — performance dies long before the game does. This episode dives deep into learned helplessness. How it starts, how it hides, and how to break free from it. You’ll learn how the brain wires defeat, how to spot it in athletes (and yourself), and how to rebuild belief through control, micro-wins, and proof — not empty motivation. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or parent, this one’s a wake-up call. Because helplessness isn’t weakness — it’s conditioning. And what’s learned… can be unlearned. 🎙 Tune in. Break the cycle. Rebuild belief