This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

Champion skydiver Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld is one of the most experienced competitors and coaches in the history of Formation Skydiving. He made his first skydive in 1980 and has made more than 15,000 career jumps to date.
He has been a role model for every competitor, no matter what their level. He motivates and encourages skydivers to build teams and experience the same excitement and challenges that he himself has been through.
His book "Above all else" was published last month.

During the upcoming 18 minutes, Dan reveals about his career from the beginning when he was just a novice who gave up everything he had to follow his dream, to when he finally achieved his life-long goal after recovering from a terrifying plane crash. His story underlines the power of the human spirit and its ability to overcome seemingly impossible odds. All it takes is a yes to two specific questions and a leap of faith.