Tap Your Peak Potential | Real Life Planning Podcast Episode 78
Business CoachingEpisode 78 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, sits down with Melanie Curtis — world-record pro skydiver, keynote speaker, and peak performance coach — to talk about the mindset and emotional resilience it takes to leap into the unknown. Whether you're building a real estate portfolio, launching a business, or simply trying to show up fully in your life, this episode is your masterclass in courageous growth.
"Fear is very convincing. It can speak with a strong certainty—yet so often, it’s wrong." — Melanie Curtis
This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:
| 💡 | What holds high performers back from accessing their full potential? [00:02:29] |
| 💡 | How do you get clarity in moments of fear or uncertainty? [00:10:10] |
| 💡 | What are practical ways to overcome time constraints and burnout? [00:16:09] |
| 💡 | How can habits and intentionality create long-term transformation? [00:27:14] |
| 💡 | What money lesson shaped Melanie’s early career—and how did she course correct? [00:32:42] |
Takeaway Quotes:
"When we slowly crack open those heavy doors of limiting thinking, we prove to ourselves we can always do more." — Melanie Curtis
"Behind every success is a trail of stumbles. Don’t compare your start to someone else’s finish." — Cynthia Meyer
"We’re not just consumers—we’re creators. And the creator economy is full of opportunity for those willing to show up." — Melanie Curtis
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