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Jokes aside, skydiving does very little for us in real life
---------***I can't disagree more strongly with this statement.
Dealing with real fear, as well as better identifying real versus perceived risk all around, is very useful.
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Exactly, skydiving is great for maintaining a healthy perspective! I've always had a low tolerance for people who waste their time & mine fretting about petty crap. Now I can spend my weekends at the dz with others who know life is too precious to waste not living it to the max. And I'm developing the skills to try and handle any situation I might find myself in, which carries over into all areas of my life. Life is never safe, whether you're a whuffo or a skydiver, and avoiding risk is no guarantee you'll avoid tragedy. Better to approach life with confidence than fear. [;)