# From Fighter Pilot to Reinvention: How to Break Autopilot, Find Your Wingman, and Lead With Purpose

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Podcast: [Code 3: Life. Reinvented.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/code-3-life-reinvented-7517256)
Published: 2026-06-29T14:23:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Code 3: Life. Reinvented., I sit down with former fighter pilot and Afterburner CEO Christian “Boo” Boucousis to explore what high-stakes aviation can teach us about life, leadership, transition, and reinvention. Boo shares how near misses, health challenges, and losing his fighter pilot identity forced him to rebuild his life with intention. We talk about the power of having a “wingman” who can see your blind spots, why purpose does not have to be grand to be meaningful, and how to move from living on autopilot to taking purposeful action. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom for anyone facing a chosen or forced transition and asking, “What comes next?” Boo’s framework of intention, reality, curiosity, and action offers a powerful way to turn ambition into movement and build a life aligned with who you are becoming. To find out more about today's guest, find Boo at: Website: https://callmeboo.com Learn more about Afterburner: https://afterburner.com To learn about MORE, please visit bemorealigned.com.

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