8/6/2025-On this day, Philippe Petit

Daily Quote

“It’s very easy to walk on a wire if you spend a whole lifetime practicing for it.” Philippe Petit

SKILL

On this day in 1974, French-born Philippe Petit walked on a high wire between the newly built twin towers of the World Trade Center in NYC.

Petit was 1,350 feet above the ground when he took his 45 minute stroll.

So what does this have to do with you, high-wire-operating sales pro?

Well, you have a lot in common with Philippe…

You’re both fearless.

You both possess the courage to balance yourself in the face of extreme challenges.

And…you both know how to look straight ahead with eyes on the prize.

Let Philippe’s whimsical, curious, and daring nature inspire you to do something inspiring today for yourself and your business.

What is a high-wire walk to you?

Meeting with CXOs?

Role-playing in front of your peers?

Creating strategic plans? (“What if they find out I’m not strategic?”)

When plotting your hire-wire act, don’t follow the Nike mantra and “Just Do It.”

Practice first. It’s good that you want to take a stab at something daring, but be smart and develop a practice plan too.

OOMPH

“In the art of living, you have to have a sense of focus so you can concentrate and do the best job in whatever you are doing.”

Hey, great approach, Philippe.

Learn more about Pilippe the Brave Balancer and his jaw-dropping stunt from August ’74 in this 5-minute interview.

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