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In this episode of Consequence of Habit, JT sits down with Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and boxing champion Mike Steadman for a wide‑ranging conversation about discipline, identity, and intentional habits. Michael’s journey spans the Naval Academy, Marine Corps infantry deployments, founding a free boxing gym for youth in Newark, and ultimately stepping fully into entrepreneurship.

Together, they explore what happens when structure disappears after the military, and how habits, accountability, and human performance become the foundation for resilience. Mike shares lessons from quitting alcohol for health, running the NYC Marathon, designing his life around deep work and fitness, and helping veterans and founders build sustainable businesses through category design. This episode is about agency: taking ownership of your time, your attention, and the habits that shape who you become.

Learn more about Mike’s work here at ironmikesteadman.com and ironboundboxing.org.

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This week on Consequence of Habit, host JT sits down in person with special guests Robin Morton and Carlos Rogers to dive deep into the inspiring comeback of the Philly Classic: a race that once defined Philadelphia’s sports scene and American cycling.

Robin, a trailblazer in cycling event promotion, and Carlos, a passionate community leader, share the race’s storied history, its iconic place in Philly’s culture, and their years-long journey to bring it back for 2026. Together, they open up about the challenges and resilience required. From fundraising, city partnerships, reviving nostalgia, and building a dream team. With stories of legendary riders, local pride, and the power of community, this conversation reveals what it takes to revive a sporting legacy and what the future holds for the Philly Classic, and the city itself. Whether you’re a cycling fan or just love a great comeback story, this episode is for you.

Follow along with their journey on Instagram: @philadelphiacyclingclassic

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In this episode, Matt Gordon shares his approach to building long-term health, mental clarity, and family balance through what he calls “daily deposits. ” From his early fitness journey to garage workouts during COVID, Matt emphasizes that staying active doesn’t require elite skills or expensive equipment, just commitment, creativity, and showing up.

He also dives into navigating social media, maintaining perspective, unplugging to reset your mind, and modeling healthy habits for his kids. Matt reflects on lessons learned from his high school coaches, the power of routine, and how fatherhood has reshaped his priorities.

Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, mental health, or daily habits, this conversation is a blueprint for making small moves that add up to big impact.\

Check out Matt's Daily Deposit Method PDF:

https://therealgordo.gumroad.com/l/rgaakx?_gl=1%2Ap4l9e8%2A_ga%2ANzc1NjAzNDY2LjE3NTY3ODQ2OTg.%2A_ga_6LJN6D94N6%2AczE3NTY3ODQ2OTgkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTY3ODQ3MjYkajMyJGwwJGgw&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac2TpANokESqtPvamSDkw3kP1mw99dJJEE-6rJtktkEt4R7O-4796iuk7COAw_aem_vd59YkbH4BHTOi91fCHFnQ