Nick Lavery: Objective Secure
<p>Today’s guest is author, speaker, and active duty U.S. Army Green Beret, Nick Lavery.</p> <p>On a deployment in Afghanistan in 2013, Nick’s detachment experienced an insider attack that resulted in the loss of his leg. After a year of surgeries and recovery with a prosthetic limb, Nick rejoined his detachment in 2015. He is the first Special Forces operator to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee. </p> <p>Currently, Nick serves as a Special Forces Warrant Officer. He is the first amputee to complete several Special Forces tactical and combative operations courses. Nick received numerous medals including the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, and a Bronze Start with “V” for valor. </p> <p>In addition to serving in the military, Nick is also a speaker and trainer who works with corporations, schools, sports teams, and non-profit organizations. He gave a TEDx Talk called <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/nicholas_lavery_living_by_an_ethos">“Living by an Ethos.”</a></p> <p>Nick’s biography, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Objective-Secure-Battle-Tested-Guide-Achievement/dp/057835201X">Objective Secure: The Battle-Tested Guide to Goal Achievement</a>, is available now. </p> <p>You can learn more about Nick by visiting his website <a href="https://www.machinenick.com/">machinenick.com</a> and by following him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nick.machine.lavery/">@nick.machine.lavery</a></p> <p>You can subscribe to his Youtube Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NickMACHINELavery/videos">@NickMACHINELavery</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Featured Gear</p> <p>SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG <a href="http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr">here</a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://www.sigsauer.com/p226-xfive.html">SIG SAUER P226 FIVE</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.warpaw.com/">WarPaw Wine</a></p> <p><a href="https://risearmament.com/product/rise-armament-1121xr-rifle-6-5-creedmoor/">Rise Armament</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.forged.com/">Forged T-Shirts</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>SPONSORS:</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Navy Federal Credit Union</strong>: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at<a href="http://navyfederal.org/"> navyfederal.org</a></p> <p><strong>Black Rifle Coffee Company</strong>: Today’s episode is also brought to you by<a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/pages/dangerclose"> Black Rifle</a>. Purchase at<a href="http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose"> http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose</a> and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!</p> <p><strong>Danger Close Apparel</strong>: Check out the <a href="https://shop.officialjackcarr.com/">new Danger Close apparel</a>. </p> <p><strong>Protekt:</strong> Visit <a href="http://protekt.com/dangerclose">protekt.com/dangerclose</a> to get 25% off while supplies last.</p> <p><strong>Schnee’s: </strong> head over to<a href="http://schnees.com/"> Schnees.com</a>, you can score up to 30% off your new pair of mountain boots! Use promo code: JACK23</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p>
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Summary
Today’s guest is author, speaker, and active duty U.S. Army Green Beret, Nick Lavery.
On a deployment in Afghanistan in 2013, Nick’s detachment experienced an insider attack that resulted in the loss of his leg. After a year of surgeries and recovery with a prosthetic limb, Nick rejoined his detachment in 2015. He is the first Special Forces operator to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee.
Currently, Nick serves as a Special Forces Warrant Officer. He is the first amputee to complete several Special Forces tactical and combative operations courses. Nick received numerous medals including the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, and a Bronze Start with “V” for valor.
In addition to serving in the military, Nick is also a speaker and trainer who works with corporations, schools, sports teams, and non-profit organizations. He gave a TEDx Talk called “Living by an Ethos.”
Nick’s biography, Objective Secure: The Battle-Tested Guide to Goal Achievement, is available now.
You can learn more about Nick by visiting his website machinenick.com and by following him on Instagram @nick.machine.lavery
You can subscribe to his Youtube Channel @NickMACHINELavery
Featured Gear
SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here.
SIG SAUER P226 FIVE
WarPaw Wine
Rise Armament
Forged T-Shirts
SPONSORS:
Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org
Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!
Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.
Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last.
Schnee’s: head over to Schnees.com, you can score up to 30% off your new pair of mountain boots! Use promo code: JACK23
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