Does Starting Over Make You Stronger? Oksana Masters on the Power of Being a Beginner Video
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Oksana Masters knows about starting over. When birth defects required her to have both legs amputated, she didn't just learn to move in a new way. She went on to compete at the highest level in four different sports—repeatedly learning new skills, rebuilding her fitness, and becoming a beginner again. In this episode of The Huddle, the 24-time Paralympic medalist shares how she embraces starting from scratch, avoids burnout, and has shifted her focus from proving people wrong to creating opportunities for the next generation. Plus, she hints at what might be next ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics. In this episode:
Why Oksana loves being a beginner and starting over How she became an elite athlete after a double leg amputation What failure taught her about resilience and ambition How purpose—not medals—keeps her motivated
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