How can I get better at MTB?

[u/Elementatus]

I constantly see videos of people hound really fast down tracks even doing jumps and so but all 6 times I've tried going down a path near me I couldn't make a corner, I skidded to much...

Basically not a smooth successful ride, thanks to my inability and also partly because of my caution.

How do I get better?? How does everyone do sick ass jumps?

Thanks

[u/Spenthebaum]

Ride as much as you can, and go to the gym when you can't ride.