TEDxFlanders - Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld - World Skydiving Champion
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2011
- 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.
Why listen to him?
In 1992, Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld was in a plane crash that killed 15 of his fellow skydivers and left him in a coma for 6 weeks with life-threatening injuries. With his broken neck caged in a halo brace, he planned the most astounding comeback.
Dan is now a six-time World Champion and coaches teams around the world. His story underlines the power of the human spirit and its ability to overcome seemingly impossible odds.
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Hearing Dan's story is amazing. Having the pleasure to know the man, and as a new skydiver to take his advice and learn from a legend, is truly as honor.
This talk cannot be comprehended by anyone, who is not a skydiver..It's a great speech, for those who understand, what he is talking about. ..
I remember when I was cleared to jump solo and was looking nervous af so Dan offered a gear check ✔ Cool Dude! Didn't know I'd be jumping with a legend!
Had a very similar experience. Asked him for a gear check, not knowing what an absolute legend he was.
Dan's book "Above All Else" was awesome, He is an amazing guy.
Thanks,I didn't know about the book, just went and ordered it on Amazon.
It really is! I read it in one day I’m gonna have him sign it when I go jump at his DZ! Do people still do that? Sign books? Never wanted to before lol
I found it as an audible exclusive and its really good so far, skydiver or not.
Dan i knew of your accident through a buddie from gananoque. He told me he was on the ground that horrible day in parris. I know you don't remember me, but we did 2 way rel work jump at eloy in about 2001. I always remember your precision speed and world class skill in freefall you had. however, the thing you remember more so was your world class attitude. All of the people I did jumps with from airspeed were great, but your attitude stood above the rest. I even filmed few jumps u organized. Ty.
Your TED talk just hit me between the eyes. The "flying without wings" that gets tapped into when one is living one's dream ... The wheels are really turning inside my head and heart right now. I recognize this moment as a game changer. How often does that happen? Do "I" have the courage to Leap? Can I live my life successfully or with fulfillment -- having not? It's personal decision time!
Dan -- Bless your heart -- From this moment forward -- I will -- make good use of this gift.”
Never knew this existed Dan. Delighted to find it. Your enthusiasm, narration of your inner monologue and systematic description of process sells it. The crash experience was extraordinary and so very close. I was riveted to your intimate description. Thank you for giving me that connection to a turning point for any skydiver who had friends on the load. We will always know where were when we heard the news. The applause was well earned. You are an example for all of us. Bravo Dude!
Dan BC is the MAN!
Super underrated talk.
Thank You, and my condolences for loss in the crash.
Amazing ending, very inspirational.
Wonderful thank you for the amazing story of your successes. I'm about to go skydiving on Saturday for my first time on my 29th birthday. It has been a dream forever. To fly atleast. My spirit animal is a bird. Thank you for your strength and perseverance. It is truly motivating and to me skydiving is already my favorite thing and I haven't even been yet. It is the start of many goals and aspirations I am now beginning to accomplish.
Thank you again. God Bless
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Thanks! This is my favorite Ted-Ex talk! =D
brilliant, going to get the audio book now.
Great speech. Thank you Dan
Nicely done Dan!
A good talk based on real life experience not bs motivation. Skydiving is amzing, anyone should try once at least.
He looks like William Fichtner. Awesome talk! =)
Excellent man🥀🥀🥀
Legend
AMAZING MAN ..DAN ...GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR TESTIMONY AND ADVICE GREAT JUMPING WITH YOU AT PERRIS...GOD BLESS Y'ALL AMERICA US MILITARY AND JUMPERS..STAY SAFE STAY READY, ADRENALINE MAN AKA ANDRE ALEXSEN
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Jad Jones brought me here
haha yeah :P
I thought dell schanze has the world title ????????? Dells says he’s the best in the whole world and he says he’s Super!!!!!
I know this sounds trite in light of his positivity, but how does one afford it all?
Todd W he said he worked for the sky diving centre
Every skydiving I know is an engineer, lawyer, police officer, ex military, or a doctor. Get skills that pay well then you go from there
Dedication. If you want it bad enough you will make it work. I’ve seen guys that it has taken over a year paying as they go.
You don't have to be rich to skydive... You just have to be happy to be broke all the time.
Source: I am a skydiver 😎
@@willkas8650 Hahah
Each jump is like $250.
Not true...
I pay between $20-$47 per jump depending on altitude
$25 for lift ticket another 25 ish for gear rental if you do not own and about 7 dollars for every pack job if you don't want to pack. My wife's rig cost her about $5500 and mine about $3500
Mine are only 170. And licensed solo jumps are like 60.
Or you can get paid to jump
As intelligent as a potato
Incredibile guy.