{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Chief Endurance Officer","title":"Developing agency over your attention - Aaron Hendon - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #181","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2290,"description":"How can a radical new definition of discipline transform your sales performance, executive endurance, and relationship with hustle culture? Today’s guest is a mindfulness instructor, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur. Introducing Aaron Hendon, Founder of The Mindful CEO, managing broker at Christine & Company with eXp, creator of the Mindful Sales Method, and best-selling author. Aaron joins host Gregory McDonough to discuss how abandoning harsh self-criticism in favor of open-hearted learning creates sustainable endurance in both business and life. He also shares practical micro-meditations, strategies for agency of attention, and how mindfulness shifts performance from forced obligation to genuine passion.\nTakeaways:\n\nRedefining Discipline: True discipline isn't harsh, strict grinding; it is doing something over and over again with an open heart and a willingness to learn.\nSelf-Kindness as an Endurance Fuel: Being gentle and open with yourself provides far greater capacity for long-term execution than fear of failure or shame-based motivation.\nDeveloping Agency of Attention: Mindfulness isn't about emptying your mind; it's the intentional practice of bringing your attention back to the present moment without judgment.\nListening to the Body's Communication: Learning to distinguish between physical exhaustion and mental resistance helps leaders avoid burnout and make better long-term decisions.\nMindset Over Mechanics in Sales: Top-performing salespeople thrive when they shift from manipulative, script-heavy pressure to grounded, present-moment listening and relationship-building.\nQuote of the Show:\n\n\"Discipline is doing something over and over and over and over again with an open heart and a willingness to learn.\" - Aaron Hendon\nLinks:\nAaron’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhendon/\nWebsite: aaronhendon.com\n\nWays to Tune In:\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp \nApple Podcasts:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/msdBQi-XEr6oVOpgBNQi0qI4-m0WKwwn8K6ym8-T0YE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xODdm/MWQxMDNiNDlhZTkz/N2Q5ODM5YmZkN2E0/ODMxNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}