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Ⓡ, a career transformation and wellness company. Brought to you by The More Project, Inc.: https://www.morecareerwellness.com
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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Ⓡ, a career transformation and wellness company. Brought to you by The More Project, Inc.: https://www.morecareerwellness.com
Episode 3: The Achiever’s Paradox: Why Self-Compassion Fuels Reinvention
Code 3: Life. Reinvented.
24 minutes
2 weeks ago
Episode 3: The Achiever’s Paradox: Why Self-Compassion Fuels Reinvention
In this solo episode of Code 3: Life Reinvented, I explore a truth most high achievers avoid: the harder you are on yourself, the faster you burn out.
Drawing from my decades in corporate leadership—and two near-death wake-up calls—I share what I call The Achiever’s Paradox: that self-compassion, not self-criticism, is the true fuel for reinvention. Through stories, research, and practical exercises, I break down the three pillars of self-compassion — awareness, acceptance, and action — and show how this mindset shift builds resilience, courage, and lasting momentum.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of “not enough,” this episode will help you lay the foundation for meaningful change, starting with kindness toward yourself.
If you'd like to learn more about MORE®, visit morecareerwellness.com.
Code 3: Life. Reinvented.
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Ⓡ, a career transformation and wellness company. Brought to you by The More Project, Inc.: https://www.morecareerwellness.com
