Nick Lavery: The Mindset That Helped Me Survive an Insider Attack

What does it take to return to combat after losing a leg and come back stronger than ever?

Jon & Will sit down with Nick Lavery, a U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret and the first above-the-knee amputee to return to combat after surviving an insider attack in Afghanistan. Nick shares his extraordinary journey of resilience, sacrifice, and personal growth, emphasizing the power of discipline over fleeting motivation, the importance of mindset in overcoming adversity, and the role of intentional failure in development. He discusses the critical value of support systems, both in the military and at home, and how competition and self-leadership drive progress. Through humility, patience, and a relentless commitment to his mission, Nick demonstrates what it takes to face the impossible and inspire others by leading from the front.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - The Attack That Changed Everything
10:04 - Rebuilding a Life After Loss
20:14 - Why Mindset Beats Motivation
29:47 - Returning to War with One Leg
39:56 - Humility Is a Superpower
41:46 - Why Failing on Purpose Works
44:57 - The People Who Got Me Through
50:43 - Finding Purpose After the Pain
56:02 - Discipline Means Sacrifice
01:00:00 - Leading Through Pain and Purpose
01:03:39 - What Comes After the Mission

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