Michelle 'Mace' Curran

Yeah, I think it's something that a lot of people struggle with, especially when they're holding themselves to these really high standards. And to your point, when you're in these cultures where people really aren't embracing failure and they don't want you to have it.

Yeah, I think it's something that a lot of people struggle with, especially when they're holding themselves to these really high standards. And to your point, when you're in these cultures where people really aren't embracing failure and they don't want you to have it.

Yeah, I think it's something that a lot of people struggle with, especially when they're holding themselves to these really high standards. And to your point, when you're in these cultures where people really aren't embracing failure and they don't want you to have it.

And I love that you brought that up, the difference being in an environment that really is full of trust and support versus one that verbalizes they are, but you know you are being judged and you are not supported. is such a polar opposite. And there is just no way you'll ever thrive to the same level. If you don't find that true, loyal, embracing, supportive culture, it is such a game changer.

And I love that you brought that up, the difference being in an environment that really is full of trust and support versus one that verbalizes they are, but you know you are being judged and you are not supported. is such a polar opposite. And there is just no way you'll ever thrive to the same level. If you don't find that true, loyal, embracing, supportive culture, it is such a game changer.

And I love that you brought that up, the difference being in an environment that really is full of trust and support versus one that verbalizes they are, but you know you are being judged and you are not supported. is such a polar opposite. And there is just no way you'll ever thrive to the same level. If you don't find that true, loyal, embracing, supportive culture, it is such a game changer.

Okay. So I want to talk a little bit about, first of all, you made this incredible leap into becoming a jet fighter pilot, which is crazy and seeing you overcame So much fear, so much, you know, lacking confidence, self-doubt, imposter syndrome. You overcame all that. Now you made it to the pinnacle. You're inspiring people. You're loving what you're doing. You have passion and purpose.

Okay. So I want to talk a little bit about, first of all, you made this incredible leap into becoming a jet fighter pilot, which is crazy and seeing you overcame So much fear, so much, you know, lacking confidence, self-doubt, imposter syndrome. You overcame all that. Now you made it to the pinnacle. You're inspiring people. You're loving what you're doing. You have passion and purpose.

Okay. So I want to talk a little bit about, first of all, you made this incredible leap into becoming a jet fighter pilot, which is crazy and seeing you overcame So much fear, so much, you know, lacking confidence, self-doubt, imposter syndrome. You overcame all that. Now you made it to the pinnacle. You're inspiring people. You're loving what you're doing. You have passion and purpose.

How do you go from that to making a leap? Like, oh, hey, let me jump into the dark again and start over as an entrepreneur, having no idea. And I'll be a rookie again and start over. Like what thrusts you into wanting to do that again?

How do you go from that to making a leap? Like, oh, hey, let me jump into the dark again and start over as an entrepreneur, having no idea. And I'll be a rookie again and start over. Like what thrusts you into wanting to do that again?

How do you go from that to making a leap? Like, oh, hey, let me jump into the dark again and start over as an entrepreneur, having no idea. And I'll be a rookie again and start over. Like what thrusts you into wanting to do that again?

So a couple of things. There was the assignment I had before joining the Thunderbirds, which is when I had to decide to apply to the team. I went through some very intentional self-work, I guess you would call it, mindset shifting, because I was coming off of that time in Japan that I mentioned where I was just filled with self-doubt and struggling with that.

So a couple of things. There was the assignment I had before joining the Thunderbirds, which is when I had to decide to apply to the team. I went through some very intentional self-work, I guess you would call it, mindset shifting, because I was coming off of that time in Japan that I mentioned where I was just filled with self-doubt and struggling with that.

So a couple of things. There was the assignment I had before joining the Thunderbirds, which is when I had to decide to apply to the team. I went through some very intentional self-work, I guess you would call it, mindset shifting, because I was coming off of that time in Japan that I mentioned where I was just filled with self-doubt and struggling with that.

And I was over it as I got to this next vibe. I was not the person I wanted to be. I was sick of pretending. And I just got to a point where I realized no one was coming to save me, that I had to save myself. And that was such... a scary realization, I think, but then it rapidly became extremely empowering.

And I was over it as I got to this next vibe. I was not the person I wanted to be. I was sick of pretending. And I just got to a point where I realized no one was coming to save me, that I had to save myself. And that was such... a scary realization, I think, but then it rapidly became extremely empowering.

And I was over it as I got to this next vibe. I was not the person I wanted to be. I was sick of pretending. And I just got to a point where I realized no one was coming to save me, that I had to save myself. And that was such... a scary realization, I think, but then it rapidly became extremely empowering.

And so I went through this time of just promising myself, I would say yes to things that came up because I'd recognized earlier in my career, there were times when, you know, an opportunity to go to some specialized training or lead a big high profile project or something like that, and where they're looking for volunteers. And I knew I should do it.

And so I went through this time of just promising myself, I would say yes to things that came up because I'd recognized earlier in my career, there were times when, you know, an opportunity to go to some specialized training or lead a big high profile project or something like that, and where they're looking for volunteers. And I knew I should do it.