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6. The Habits Behind Greatness On and Off the Court | Tom Calabrese and Chris Orozco

6. The Habits Behind Greatness On and Off the Court | Tom Calabrese and Chris Orozco

Mindset isn’t built when things are easy. It’s built through discipline, failure, consistency, and the willingness to keep showing up. In this rapid fire episode, basketball legends Tom Calabrese and Chris Orozco share the habits, work ethic, life lessons, and success principles that helped them become 2,000-point scorers and shaped who they are far beyond basketball.

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The Built Not Born Podcast is about helping you build the mindset, discipline, leadership, and daily habits needed to grow on and off the court.

Hosted by Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese, each episode brings honest conversations around sports, mental toughness, accountability, confidence, personal growth, and what it really takes to improve every single day. Whether you are an athlete, student, parent, coach, or competitor, this podcast is designed to challenge you to think bigger, work harder, lead better, and become more intentional in every area of life.

Because success is not given. It is built.

About Tom Mandile

A championship-winning head coach at Cliffside Park, Tom is recognized widely for building programs that prioritize character, leadership, and excellence. He brings this unique perspective and skill set to his mentorship beyond the athletic field, leveraging his coaching framework for a wide range of contexts. 

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