If the Wright brothers hadn't put their lives on the line, we would not be flying around the world these days. So we need pioneers.
I base jumped off one of the highest buildings in the world.
It feels great to be on top of the world but the greatest feeling is when your feet are on the ground.
When you stand up there on top of the world, you become so humble,
People are fascinated about the world above them because it seems so out-of-reach. My jump gave them an opportunity to come along for the ride. They could watch live on their screens how someone rises all the way up into the stratosphere.
I know the whole world is watching now. And I wish the world could see what I can see. Sometimes you have to get up really high to understand how small you really are. I'm going home now.
One of the most exciting moments was standing out on top of the world, 30 seconds before stepping off.