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Code 3: Life. Reinvented.

Code 3: Life. Reinvented.

By: AJ Jones Founder MORE® — Aligned Reinvention Guide
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I’m AJ Jones. Twice, a massive widowmaker heart attack nearly ended my life. Twice, I walked away with more than just a second chance. And twice I had to rethink everything. After a 20+ year career with firms like Schwab, BlackRock, and Wells Fargo, my cardiologist told me to retire. Instead, I doubled down on a new mission: to help people stop living on autopilot and start redefining what’s possible. Or put another way, with all due respect to my cardiologist I have unfinished business. Code 3: Life. Reinvented. is not another career podcast. It’s a wake-up call. Each episode is real and urgent. Hear conversations with bold pivoters who left comfort and “success” behind to pursue something meaningful, and with authors and experts who study transformation. We’ll emphasize bringing their stories and techniques into your reality. And you’ll hear from me: unfiltered lessons, radical honesty, and a playbook for reinventing your life before it breaks you. If you’re a high-achieving professional who knows something has to change, this is your siren. Don’t wait for a crisis to force reinvention. This is your Code 3. Code 3: Life. Reinvented. is an initiative of MOREⓇ, an aligned reinvention company. Brought to you by The More Project, Inc.: https://www.bemorealigned.com2c63b0f0-a2d5-11f0-90bb-f7b63a0a3347 Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Why Success Stops Working (And What Comes Next) | Tom Morgan

    Why Success Stops Working (And What Comes Next) | Tom Morgan
    Jun 22 2026
    What happens when the life you've spent decades building suddenly stops feeling like enough? In this episode, I sit down with investor, writer, and founder of The Leading Edge, Tom Morgan, for one of the most fascinating conversations I've had on Code 3. Tom shares the extraordinary story of a spontaneous awakening experience that completely altered his understanding of reality, the years of depression and uncertainty that followed, and how he eventually found his way toward a more authentic and meaningful life. Together, we explore why so many successful professionals reach a point where achievement no longer feels fulfilling, the hidden cost of conformity, the tension between responsibility and self-determination, and what it means to trust your curiosity when logic alone no longer provides the answers. We also discuss identity, reinvention, consciousness, career transitions, and why some of the most important changes in life begin when the old version of success stops working. If you've ever felt trapped by a life that looks successful from the outside but feels misaligned on the inside, this conversation is for you. • Tom's remarkable awakening experience and the crisis that followed • Why high achievers often feel trapped despite outward success • The difference between a rough patch and a true life transition • The hidden burden of living an "unlived" life • Why curiosity may be the most important compass for reinvention • How identity evolves during midlife transitions • The "Energy Diary" practice for discovering what truly energizes you Substack: The Leading Edge LinkedIn: Tom Morgan If you're feeling trapped by your own success and wondering what's next, visit www.bemorealigned.com
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    55 mins
  • She Worked with Post Malone and Lizzo—Then Realized Success Wasn’t the Answer

    She Worked with Post Malone and Lizzo—Then Realized Success Wasn’t the Answer
    Jun 15 2026
    What happens when you achieve everything you thought would make you happy, and still wake up feeling empty? In this powerful episode of Code 3: Life. Reinvented., I sit down with award-winning audio engineer, producer, speaker, and author Ali "AMAC" McGuire. After building a successful career working with artists including Post Malone, Lizzo, Kelly Rowland, Fetty Wap, and major record labels, Ali reached a breaking point. Despite the accolades, gold and platinum records, and industry success, she realized she had spent years chasing achievement while ignoring herself. Ali shares her journey from community college dropout to music industry success, how sobriety revealed a deeper struggle with overwork and self-worth, and the burnout that forced her to confront the uncomfortable question: "Why doesn't success feel the way I thought it would?" We explore authenticity, shame, purpose, self-compassion, and the framework she developed to help people reconnect with themselves before a crisis makes the decision for them. If you've ever felt trapped by your own success, questioned whether achievement alone is enough, or sensed that something important is missing despite having "made it," this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. Why success can become an addiction The surprising connection between burnout and self-worth How overworking became Ali's replacement for alcohol The difference between ego-driven goals and purpose-driven goals Why nobody teaches us to listen to our bodies The role of authenticity in creating a meaningful life How to know when you're living someone else's definition of success Why enjoying your life may be the most important goal of all Key Quote:"The only dream worth living is enjoying your life." – Ali AMAC McGuire Connect with Ali "AMAC" McGuire Website: amaculent.com Instagram: @amaculent YouTube: The Amaculent Mindset Email: info@immaculent.com To learn about MORE®, go to: bemorealigned.com.
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    47 mins
  • Twice Surviving Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Finding Purpose, Potential, and Clarity After Crisis with Savio P. Clemente

    Twice Surviving Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Finding Purpose, Potential, and Clarity After Crisis with Savio P. Clemente
    Jun 8 2026
    What happens when life gives you a second chance—and then a third? In this episode, I sit down with author, TEDx speaker, journalist, executive wellness coach, and two-time cancer survivor Savio P. Clemente. After being diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2014, Savio endured chemotherapy and fought his way into remission. Ten years later, after delivering a TEDx talk, covering the Oscars, and returning from India, cancer returned. Together, we explore what happens after a life-altering crisis, including: Surviving cancer twice and navigating relapse The emotional challenge of rebuilding after trauma Why fulfilling your potential matters more than chasing achievement The connection between purpose, identity, and resilience Self-compassion, self-care, and personal reinvention The ALOHA framework for creating clarity and change Why surrender is not giving up—it's opening yourself to what's next This conversation is for anyone questioning their path, feeling stuck, facing adversity, or wondering if it's too late to reinvent themselves. Because sometimes the greatest challenge isn't surviving the crisis. It's deciding how you'll live afterward. Because sometimes the greatest challenge isn't surviving the crisis. It's deciding how you'll live afterward. Connect with Savio: Website: saviopclemente.com TEDx Talk: Seven Minutes to Wellness: How to Love Your Inner Stranger Newsletter: The Human Resolve Connect with MORE®: bemorealigned.com
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    40 mins
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