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Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
Hosted by Jon Karcich, a former D1 baseball coach and 7th-round MLB draft pick, Success Leaves Clues is designed for players, coaches, and parents who want to grow their game. Each episode offers short, actionable tips, proven strategies, and authentic stories to help sharpen skills, build mental toughness, and achieve goals on and off the field. With over a decade of coaching experience, Jon delivers practical insights and real-world advice to empower athletes and those who support them. Let's…
Episodes
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#140- The Power of Action: Why Confidence Follows Movement
If you’re waiting to feel confident before you move, you’re doing it backwards. In this episode, I break down why action creates clarity, energy, and…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
The Athlete's Porch | Tempo Wins: The Aggressor Edge — Blake Hammond (Pro Pitcher)
Baseball is a mentality game before it’s a physical one. Oakland A’s pro pitcher Blake Hammond shares how mindset, tempo, and preparation shape performance as…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#139- Playing College Baseball
College baseball comes down to trust—trust built through preparation, details, and having your tools ready when opportunity shows up. If you stay patient, keep…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#138- Kobe Bryant – 4 Points for Success
Kobe Bryant’s blueprint for success is simple but powerful—master the fundamentals, improve weaknesses, study the greats, and concentrate with intent. This…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#138- The One-Time Rule | Tom Brady on Habits & Performance
Tom Brady’s One-Time Rule teaches athletes that whatever shows up once will show up again if it’s ignored. Elite performers address it early—before it becomes…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#137- Fail More Like Billionaires
Failure isn’t the enemy — it’s the system. Lessons from Thomas Edison and Elon Musk show why iteration, ownership, and staying in the process are how real…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
The Athlete’s Porch | Blinders On: The Mindset That Separates Pros | Drew Dowd (Stanford → Pro Pitcher)
What actually separates athletes who keep rising from those who stall? In this episode of The Athlete’s Porch, Jon Karcich sits down with Stanford alum and…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#136- Let’s Compare Two Players: Busy vs Prepared
Hard work is required—but it’s not what separates athletes anymore. This episode explains why intent, preparation, and sharpening your process matter more than…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#135- Athletes: How to Become Unstoppable Before You’re Unstoppable
You must act, think and behave a certain way before you become that way. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I baseball coach at…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#145- 5 Musts College Coaches & Scouts Want to See
College baseball recruiting and MLB scouting go far beyond stats and highlight videos. In this episode, former Division I recruiting coordinator Jon Karcich…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#135- Communication With Recruiting Coordinators | Why Texting Hurts Your Recruiting
If you want to get recruited, how you communicate matters more than most athletes realize. In this episode, I break down why texting slows trust, hides real…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
The Athlete’s Porch | How Being Normal Wins Championships
This episode of The Athlete’s Porch breaks down why championships aren’t built on hype, motivation, or trying to be special — they’re built on normal habits…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#134- 3 Types of Competitors
Every athlete competes differently under pressure, but most fall into one of three categories: the overthinker, the spotlight player, or the hybrid. Awareness…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#133- 4 Characteristics to Be Great
If you want to go from good to great as an athlete, these four characteristics matter more than talent alone. This episode breaks down how elite performers…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#132- The Recruiting Advantage: A Parable
Every athlete works hard—but effort without direction is just swinging a dull axe. In this episode, we break down a powerful parable that explains why smart…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#131- My Man Crush
In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Jon explains why his admiration for Tom Brady has nothing to do with championships and everything to do with…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
From The Athlete’s Porch: Tom Brady’s Blueprint for Greatness
In this episode of The Athlete’s Porch, we break down the masterclass Tom Brady is putting on for athletes today—why consistency, emotional intelligence, and…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#130- The Pillow Test
Finding your purpose doesn’t have to be complicated—sometimes the clearest answer shows up when your head hits the pillow. Jon introduces “The Pillow Test,” a…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#129- Attention to Detail (ATD)
The difference between average and elite lives in the details. In this episode, Jon breaks down ATD—attention to detail—and why small habits, awareness, and…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#128 - Journaling Isn’t Soft — It’s a Competitive Advantage
Journaling isn’t about perfection — it’s about reflection. In this episode, Jon breaks down a simple journaling habit that helps athletes and high performers…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
Special Episode from The Athlete’s Porch, Max Jung Goldberg’s Banana Ball Journey
Special episode from The Athlete’s Porch. Max Jung Goldberg joins the porch just days before starting his Banana Ball season. His path wasn’t planned or…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#126- The Best Free Advice I've Gotten
Some of the best advice you’ll ever receive is free—if you’re willing to listen. In this short episode, Jon shares a lesson that continues to shape his…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#125 Blisters Are Proof You’re Growing
Growth hurts before it strengthens, just like a blister before it becomes a callus. This episode explains how adversity, failure, and reflection are what build…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#124 How You Can Make $10 Million
Success isn’t built overnight—it’s compounded through daily habits, small wins, and delayed gratification. In this episode, Jon breaks down the “stacking…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#123- A.C.E- Action
Action beats motivation every time. In this episode, I break down why taking action today—not waiting for the perfect moment—is the real separator in growth…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#122 - Dear 2026 Athlete
In this episode, Jon shares powerful affirmations to help you enter 2026 feeling focused and confident... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#121 - 50,000 Negative Thoughts
In this episode, Jon the process of overcoming 50,000 negative thoughts (every day)... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#120 - How To Get Recruited In 2026
In this episode, Jon discusses what you must do if you want to get recruited in 2026… Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#119 - Playing Like A Kid Again
In this episode, Jon breaks down the importance of returning to your roots, learning the lesson, and leaving the event behind. Success Leaves Clues is hosted…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#118 - The Juco Advantage
In this episode, Jon breaks down the advantages of Juco and why, when done right, it can be a powerful way to set yourself apart... Success Leaves Clues is…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#117 - 4 Things NOT To Do If You Pitch
In this episode, Jon offers honest insight on what coaches are really looking for before adding an athlete to their roster at the next level... Success Leaves…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#116 - Getting HBP = More Playing Time
In this episode, Jon dives into the benefits of wearing one during a game and how it can ignite momentum that lasts beyond a single pitch... Success Leaves…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#115 - Inner Scorecard
In this episode, Jon challenges you to examine whether you’re chasing confidence or validation and poses a powerful question that reveals the true difference…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#114 - Separation Starts Early
In this episode, Jon shares insight into how every decision—no matter how early—shapes your path toward your goals... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#113 - WHY YOU SHOULD PLAY MULTIPLE POSITIONS!
In this episode, Jon shares why you should play multiple positions as a young baseball player... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#112 - 16 Years Of Showing Up
In this episode, Jon shares the secret to Cal Ripken Jr's process that allowed him to be in the lineup for 2,632 games in a row... Success Leaves Clues is…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#111 - Fail More In 2026
In this episode, Jon offers powerful insights into the value of failure and the crucial lessons that come from the feedback it provides... Success Leaves Clues…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#110 - Belief Comes Before Ability
In this episode, Jon dives into the power that comes from aligning your mindset with your beliefs... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#109 - Target Schools & Dating Supermodels
In this episode, Jon shares 3 key questions to ask yourself before deciding on a school.. Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#108 - You Only Get One First Impression
In this episode, Jon reminds you that people will always remember how you made them feel... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#107 - Why Colleges Post Depth Charts
In this episode, Jon highlights the importance of tracking meaningful metrics and emphasizes a simple yet powerful guiding question: ‘What can I do to help…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#106 - Courage Is Calling
In this episode, Jon shares his takeaways from Ryan Holiday's book, Courage Is Calling, highlighting how it applies to you and your career. Success Leaves…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#105 - Learning Before You Lead
In this episode, Jon reveals why the slow road is often the one that leads to greatness... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#104 - Simplicity Is The Ultimate Sophistication
In this episode, Jon breaks down the power of pairing simplicity with consistent action and how that combination builds real results and unshakable…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#103 - Specialize Or Multi-Sport?
In this episode, Jon answers the question: Should you specialize or be a multi-sport athlete? Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#102 - 95 year old vs 16 year old
In this episode, Jon breaks down staying sharp, staying focused, and living one day better, then doing more of that day after day... Success Leaves Clues is…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#101 - Wake Up On Offense
In this episode, Jon shares why you have to win the alarm clock battle and how waking up on offense sets you up for success throughout your entire day…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#100 - Be Nasty Mookie
In this episode, Jon dives into owning pressure and mastering your self-talk.... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former Division I baseball…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#099 - New Way To Goal Set
In this episode, Jon breaks down a new way to set goals that actually stick—because if you do what everyone else does, you’ll get the same results... Success…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#098 - Tom Brady
In this episode, Jon talks about the power of taking no shortcuts and how tough decisions create lasting success... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#097 - How To Erase Old Negative Memories
In this episode, Jon discusses how you can rewrite yourself and shares practical tools to help you get started... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#096 - Investment Season Not Off Season
In this episode, Jon talks about staying consistent year-round and not letting the season decide your effort... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#095 - College Coaches Want To Know This Answer
In this episode, Jon breaks down what college coaches really want: real direction, not just effort. He shares why being intentional is what truly sets you…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#094 - Being Called Out
In this episode, Jon emphasizes that preparation is separation and shares the characteristics of those who truly want it... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#093 - Skydiving And Baseball
In this episode, Jon looks at how the same moment can feel worlds apart depending on where you’re standing... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#092 - Start Studying The Standard
In this episode, Jon unpacks what it really means to measure yourself against the highest standards and how to keep raising the bar... Success Leaves Clues is…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#091 - How Colleges Coaches Look At Your X Profile
In this episode, Jon shares a simple yet powerful strategy to help you stand out in the recruiting process and make a lasting impression... Success Leaves…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#090 - An Easy Confidence Trick
In this episode, Jon shares how your mindset shapes both you and your performance, and how real confidence is built... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#089 - Are You A Jelly Bean Or A Rock?
In this episode, Jon unpacks a question that’s stuck with him for years: Are you a jelly bean or a rock? Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a…
- Success Leaves Clues with Jon Karcich
#088 - Parents: Listen To This Recruitment Advice
In this episode, Jon shares why you should match your kid’s effort. Nothing more, nothing less... Success Leaves Clues is hosted by Jon Karcich, a former…