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Overcoming Victimhood And Hard Parts | Oksana Masters

Published: April 12, 2023, 11 a.m.

What do you do when life keeps throwing curveballs at you?

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In this episode of The Darin Olien Show, I chat with Oksana Masters about her childhood and how those first few difficult years of her life helped her become who she is today.\\xa0

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While it could have been understandable for Oksana to feel a bit bad for herself given the experiences she lived through, she did not allow herself to dwell for too long. And as life threw more challenges at her, she continued to push through. As she looks back at all of the obstacles she surpassed, she shares with us her wisdom about the hard parts of life.

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Oksana also shares what motivates her to keep pushing in sports and reach excellence, despite all the challenges she faces.

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Oksana Masters is the most decorated Winter Paralympian in U.S. history. She\\u2019s won 17 Paralympic medals \\u2014 14 at the Winter Games in cross-country skiing and biathlon, and three at the Summer Games in rowing and cycling. She\\u2019s recently added the title of \\u201cauthor\\u201d to her extensive resume and her book, \\u201cThe Hard Parts: A Memoir of Courage and Triumph,\\u201d details her adoption story as well as the chilling traumas she endured during her time in the orphanage system in Ukraine.\\xa0

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What we discuss:

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002:47: About Oksana

06:52: Where does Oksana\\u2019s drive come from?

13:41: Does Oksana view herself as a victim?

18:36: How did Oksana learn from her second leg amputation?

24:45: What\\u2019s the hard part of Oksana\\u2019s experience?

28:55: What is Oksana\\u2019s experience in the orphanage?

33:02: How does being uncomfortable help you grow?

42:47: What\\u2019s Oksana\\u2019s experience with being \\u201cin the zone\\u201d?

46:36: Did Oksana feel like she was escaping from herself through sports?