Chances are you’ve seen the movie Top Gun before. This exhilarating film showcased the almost unbelievably intense reality of being an elite pilot in the military. And behind many of those awe-inspiring stunts and scenes was John Foley, Blue Angels pilot, entrepreneur, real estate investor, public speaker, and all-around inspiring human being.

John has performed these death-defying stunts for years and successfully became the one percent of the one percent of pilots. His key to success? Failing hard.

In today’s Real Estate Podcast, from BiggerPockets, we hear about:

Knowing your blind spots and why witnessing your weaknesses can boost your skills

Why complacency kills and thinking you’re “good enough” can drag you down 

The benefits of a debrief and why you always want to know what you did wrong 

Finding your “why” and turning it into the driving force behind your success 

The “glad to be here” method and why it’s a “wonder drug” for human happiness 

How the 1% of any skill set optimize their performance and push others to do the same 

And So Much More!