122: How Nick Lavery Returned to Combat as the First Above-The-Knee Amputee
In honor of Memorial Day, we sit down with Nick Lavery, a former Special Forces Green Beret who shares his remarkable journey from sustaining severe injuries in Afghanistan to becoming the first above-the-knee amputee to return to combat.
Nick discusses the insider attack that led to his injuries, his unwavering determination to rejoin his team, and the disciplined, team-based mindset that guided his recovery and return.
CHAPTERS:
03:47 Nick Lavery's Book and Unique Audiobook Approach
07:50 The Importance of Team and Mission
12:09 The Genesis of 'The Machine' Mentality
22:15 Nick Lavery's Journey to Becoming a Green Beret
32:12 Humility and Emotional Regulation in Special Operations
42:52 Understanding the ODA Structure
47:27 Objective Secure: Tactical and Personal
54:38 The Reality of Using a Prosthetic
01:00:25 The Attack
01:25:24 Life Changes and New Perspectives
01:30:31 Embracing Failure as a Path to Success
01:34:14 The Discipline of Preparation
ORDER NICK LAVERY'S BOOK:
Objective Secure: The Battle-Tested Guide to Goal Achievement
https://www.amazon.com/Objective-Secure-Battle-Tested-Guide-Achievement/dp/057835201X
LISTEN TO THE AUDIOBOOK:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4RnIeiCXa6KuIaTfVDOUgx
PRE-ORDER MY UPCOMING BOOK GO ONE MORE HERE:
https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210
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The Nick Bare Podcast
It’s one thing to set the standard, it’s another to hold the standard.
Join Nick Bare, hybrid athlete, founder/CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition discussing nutrition, maximizing human performance, and living a purposeful life. Whether you're a hybrid athlete, health/fitness enthusiast, entrepreneur, or seeking intentional living, this weekly podcast offers valuable insights on nutrition and training through some of the world's most incredible individuals, while also coaching and equipping you to adopt the "Go One More" mindset.
If you are committed to that, this podcast is for you.
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