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 FOLLOW: Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFE https://bpn.team/member IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness