Nik Wallenda

Seventh-generation high-wire performer and daredevil who holds multiple Guinness World Records and is known for high-profile walks (Niagara Falls, Grand Canyon, Times Square); author of Facing Fear and speaker on training, preparation, and overcoming fear.

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Sep 1, 2020 • 1h 7min

CNLP 364 | Nik Wallenda on What World Record Tightrope Walking Taught Him About How to Train in Adverse Conditions, Preparing for the Unexpected in Leadership, Overcoming Fear, and How to Revive a Dying Industry

Nik Wallenda, a seventh-generation high-wire artist and daredevil known for his record-breaking walks, shares insights into his thrilling world. He discusses how childhood training shaped his career and the rigorous preparation for challenges like the Niagara Falls walk. Wallenda emphasizes the crucial balance of mental strength and physical readiness, revealing strategies for handling unexpected problems during live performances. He also explores reinventing the circus for modern audiences and the role of faith in overcoming fear.

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