If There's a Will, There's a Way | Jake Olson

Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

Dan Crenshaw

Politics, Energy, Healthcare, News, World, Society & Culture, Regulations, Finance, America, Freedom

4.6 • 16K Ratings

🗓️ 10 January 2023

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Jake Olson completely lost his vision at the age of 12 after a long battle with eye cancer. He went on to become a Division 1 college football player, golf champion, author, and motivational speaker. We talk about what it's like to go blind at an early age, how he became an accomplished athlete, developing spatial awareness and "human sonar," one-eye culture in the military, and the real reason Dan Crenshaw wears an eyepatch. Along the way Jake teaches us how anyone can overcome the toughest setbacks in life with humor, perspective, and fortitude.

Follow Jake on Instagram and Twitter at @jakeolson61.

Transcript

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0:00.0	We hold these truths to be self-evident.
0:02.0	That all men are created.
0:04.0	Because the member of Congress, I get to have a lot of really interesting people in the office.
0:07.2	Experts on what they're talking about.
0:08.8	This is the podcast for insights into the issues.
0:11.6	China, bioterrorism, Medicare for all, in-depth discussions.
0:16.0	Breaking it down into simple terms.
0:18.0	We hold these truths with Dan Crenshaw.
0:24.0	Hey, also the New Year is starting and, you know, one of the recurring themes,
0:28.6	in my writing and maybe on this podcast every once in a while,
0:32.6	is the issue of fortitude, the issue of overcoming adversity, having some perspective in life.
0:39.4	And every once in a while, I'll also give you some insight on what it's like to go blind temporarily,
0:45.8	or live with some kind of condition.
0:49.8	And I came across a guy on Instagram named Jake Olson.
0:55.8	And his story is just fascinating.
0:59.8	And I thought, Jake would make a really great guest to talk about this.
1:03.8	And especially maybe inspire some of you out there.
1:07.8	You're starting the New Year.
1:09.8	You're making promises to yourself.
1:11.8	But maybe one of those promises is simply get over the challenge that has long haunted you.
1:15.8	And then what better way to do that?
1:19.8	And then gain some perspective in life.
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