Author name: Melanie Curtis

Melanie Curtis is a pro skydiver and keynote speaker. She has 12,000 jumps, 25 years of coaching and competition, and received the first-ever mentorship award for the entire Parachute Industry Association. Melanie wrote the book, How to Fly: Life Lessons from a Professional Skydiver (+ the audible version) and has turned it into the How to Fly Challenge, a 132-day guided courage practice. Mel’s energy and coaching in your ears every day. One action prompt every week. Mel also has led a virtual skydiving coaching community for the last 10+ years called The Virtual Skydiving Center. Mel is a rising comedy content creator on IG (@melaniecurtis11), all her stuff is at melaniecurtis.com, hit her up with questions anytime.

Achieving Your Goals in Skydiving: Wanting It Isn’t a Plan

Experienced Skydiver / By Melanie Curtis

Learn how SMART goal setting can help you achieve your skydiving goals. Melanie Curtis shares practical advice for building lasting progression.

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