122: How Nick Lavery Returned to Combat as the First Above-The-Knee Amputee

Listen to this episode from The Nick Bare Podcast on Spotify. 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 Approach07:50 The Importance of Team and Mission12:09 The Genesis of 'The Machine' Mentality22:15 Nick Lavery's Journey to Becoming a Green Beret32:12 Humility and Emotional Regulation in Special Operations42:52 Understanding the ODA Structure47:27 Objective Secure: Tactical and Personal54:38 The Reality of Using a Prosthetic01:00:25 The Attack01:25:24 Life Changes and New Perspectives01:30:31 Embracing Failure as a Path to Success01:34:14 The Discipline of PreparationORDER NICK LAVERY'S BOOK:Objective Secure: The Battle-Tested Guide to Goal Achievementhttps://www.amazon.com/Objective-Secure-Battle-Tested-Guide-Achievement/dp/057835201XLISTEN TO THE AUDIOBOOK:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RnIeiCXa6KuIaTfVDOUgxPRE-ORDER MY UPCOMING BOOK GO ONE MORE HERE:https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFEhttps://bpn.team/memberIG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness