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Published Dec 22, 2022

This NEAR DEATH Experience Will Change Your PERSPECTIVE FOREVER... | Nick Lavery & Lewis Howes

Nick Lavery, a resilient Special Forces Warrant Officer and amputee, dives deep into finding purpose, overcoming extreme adversity, and embracing vulnerability while sharing gripping stories of his Green Beret experiences and journey of personal growth.
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  • Vulnerability

    shares how embracing vulnerability has been crucial in his journey. Initially, he struggled with the fear of being seen as weak without his prosthetic leg, but over time, he learned that showing vulnerability actually inspired those around him 1. In the military, especially in Special Forces, vulnerability is often seen as a weakness, but Nick emphasizes that it's a sign of courage and strength 2.

    I can be vulnerable. I can mess things up. And not only is it okay, but it actually inspires people around me and makes them want to dig a little bit deeper.

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    Adaptability

    Nick discusses how adapting to life changes after losing his leg has been a journey of continuous learning. He highlights that while many tasks are more challenging now, the experience has unlocked a new level of work ethic and productivity within him 3. This transformation has allowed him to push beyond his previous limits and discover untapped potential 4.

    There was an entire nother level of work ethic and productivity that was sitting inside me the entire time that I did not know existed until this happened.

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