Metaphorically speaking, if you walk a tightrope you have to deal with a difficult situation, especially one involving making a decision between two opposing plans of action. But how hard do you think it is to walk a real tightrope? Well to do so requires a tremendous amount of skill, and an awful lot of courage. In fact, maintaining balance while walking along a tensioned wire between two points is a supreme test of strength, concentration, and dexterity. No wonder that only a few select men and women have made a successful career out of performing as a tightrope walker. But how did this extraordinary discipline evolve, and who are those that turned it into a high art form?
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