#216- You’d Give Anything to Strike Out Again

UCSB outfielder Liam Barrett’s Cape Cod League injury offers a powerful lesson on perspective, failure, and why athletes should never take the opportunity to compete for granted. Jon Karcich connects Liam’s story to Ryan Holiday’s The Obstacle Is the Way and explains why the best athletes learn to flush failure, learn from it, and keep moving forward.Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I baseball coach at Stanford University and Santa Clara University who now helps athletes own the recruiting process, dial in their mental game, and perform at a high level. This podcast is built on one simple truth: success leaves clues and failure is feedback. Every episode breaks down the patterns, habits, and decisions behind high performance—because success isn’t luck, it’s a trail of choices, stacked reps, and learned lessons. It’s a puzzle—and the pieces are out there if you’re paying attention. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or parent—this show hands you the raw materials. Learn from what worked. Learn from what didn’t. Build your own version of success.Follow Jon:X: @JonKarcichIG: @JonKarcichTikTok: @recruitwithjkwww.jonkarcich.comThe Athlete's Porch Podcast:Apple | Spotify#Baseball #MentalPerformance #BaseballMindset #AthleteMindset #CapeCodLeague #SuccessLeavesClues