EP 48 - High Performance Hacks That Works For Recruiters w/Jack Salmon
In this episode of The 1% Better Recruitment Podcast, I’m joined by Jack Salmon — high-performance coach, extreme endurance athlete, and brutally honest voice in the world of mindset and personal transformation. Jack shares his raw and powerful story — from heavy partying, addiction, and suicidal thoughts to becoming a purpose-driven father, coach, and business owner. This isn’t your average “habits and routines” chat — it’s a deep dive into the real mental rewiring it takes to turn your life around. We cover: ✅ The truth about cocaine culture in recruitment ✅ What hitting rock bottom really feels like (and how to come back) ✅ How to build structure and discipline from scratch ✅ Why most recruiters don’t know their purpose — and how to find it ✅ Morning routines that actually change your life ✅ Training your brain to stop self-sabotaging ✅ Choosing your addictions and rewiring your identity ✅ Masculine role models, fatherhood & modern success Whether you're a 20-year-old recruiter finding your feet or a founder battling burnout, this episode will challenge how you think about fulfillment, success, and self-leadership. Timestamps: 00:00 – Jack’s intro and wild early 20s 04:00 – Drug culture in recruitment and the hidden cost 08:45 – Rock bottom, suicidal thoughts & the turning point 14:30 – Rebuilding with books, routines & self-discipline 19:50 – Morning routine breakdown (and why it works) 24:20 – Journaling prompts that rewire your mindset 29:00 – How to create purpose (even if you feel lost) 34:40 – Balancing business, family & health 38:10 – Why fulfillment is greater than flashy success 43:50 – Masculine role models and helping men in their 20s 48:00 – The mindset shift recruiters need right now Connect with Jack Salmon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksalmon-be/ Connect with Charles Kyriakou LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleskyriakou1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charles.kyriakou?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-better-recruitment-podcast/id1775201502 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46LjJfw0Y4IVJwnigCdxJX LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7244346543967731712/?displayConfirmation=true 👇 Enjoyed this? Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe!
