Growth Now Movement with Justin Schenck Finding "More" in Life: Surviving Two Widowmaker Heart Attacks Redefined Purpose with AJ Jones
In this powerful episode, I sit down with AJ Jones, a man whose story will completely change the way you think about success, purpose, and fulfillment. After surviving not one, but two widowmaker heart attacks, AJ was forced to confront the question most of us avoid — what does "more" really mean?
AJ opens up about his life before these events, thriving in the world of financial services, climbing the ladder of success, chasing achievements, and collecting the external markers of "making it." But when life came to a screeching halt, everything changed.
We talk about how those near-death experiences pushed him to redefine his priorities, shifting from titles, wealth, and possessions to finding more joy, more authenticity, and more purpose in his everyday life. AJ shares how he turned his pain into purpose through his company, 'More' Career Wellness, where he helps people align their careers and personal lives through coaching, community, and authentic connection.
From his adoption story and search for belonging to the courage it took to walk away from a successful career, AJ's journey is a masterclass in resilience and intentional living. This episode is a reminder that fulfillment doesn't come from what we accumulate. It comes from who we become.
If you've ever felt like you were chasing success but still feeling unfulfilled, this conversation will inspire you to slow down, look inward, and discover what "more" truly means in your life.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:-
How two life-threatening heart attacks transformed AJ's perspective on life and purpose
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The difference between chasing success and living fulfilled
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How to find "more" in your life through joy, authenticity, and purpose
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The story behind More Career Wellness and its mission to empower professionals to live with intention
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How AJ turned pain and trauma into a platform for helping others
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The importance of community and self-awareness in living a meaningful life
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How to define success on your own terms — not the world's