Jared Deveraux had the house, the trucks, the company logos blazed across everything. On paper, he
was building something. Inside, he was performing. And the performance was costing him more than he
knew.
Then the money ran out. The choices caught up. And a man who spent years tying his worth to what
others could see went to prison for five years on a 20-year sentence.
In this episode, Jared doesn't sanitize it. He talks about what actually drove the fraud — not greed, but
people pleasing. The chameleon. The inability to say no. A lifetime of micro-decisions that add up to a
moment you can't walk back from.
He also talks about what came after. A private prison in Eagle Pass, Texas. A chain of coincidences so
unlikely they can only be called something else. Walking out the gate with nothing — and two people
standing there ready to give him a life back.
His closing advice? Be Evel Knievel. The man didn't become a legend because he always landed. He
became a legend because he always got back up.
This conversation will find you exactly when you need it.
The Burn Up Podcast is built for men who have lived something real — or are living it right now. Every
conversation pulls back the curtain on what it actually costs to build something, lose it, and come back
stronger. No highlight reel. No performance. Just the truth.

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In this episode, host Adam Nugent delivers a wake-up call about the uncertainty, chaos, and "reckoning" he believes is unfolding globally—from war and economic instability to misinformation and rapid technological disruption. Rather than focusing on external fear, Adam brings the conversation inward, challenging men to examine their identity, integrity, and daily habits under pressure. He exposes how most people cope through numbing behaviors—food, porn, substances, distraction—and why those patterns will only intensify in uncertain times. He introduces a practical framework for breaking addictive cycles through awareness, non-judgment, and emotional regulation, while emphasizing radical honesty as the foundation for navigating chaos. This episode is a call to become disciplined, adaptable, and grounded—because in a world you can't control, who you are is everything.

• You cannot control the world—only how you show up.

• Chaos creates opportunity for those who are prepared.

• Most people cope with stress through numbing behaviors.

• Addiction is often emotional avoidance in disguise.

• Awareness is the first step to breaking destructive patterns.

• You must recognize when you're using something to avoid feeling.

• Radical honesty is the foundation of personal freedom.

• The truth will always catch up—delay only increases pain.

• Your business problems often reflect internal misalignment.

• Discipline matters most during uncertain and stressful seasons.

• Physical health directly impacts emotional resilience.

• Identity tied to external systems creates instability.

• Adaptability is required in a rapidly changing world.

• AI and disruption will reward those willing to evolve.

• You must create new emotional baselines without dopamine crutches.

• Growth requires facing discomfort instead of escaping it.

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For listeners seeking inspiration and a path to authenticity, dive into this episode of the Burnup Podcast. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations that explore personal growth, resilience, and finding your true self amid life's fires.

In this episode of the Burn Up Podcast, host Adam Nugent welcomes Bryce Prescott, executive coach, podcast host, and founder of Media Automated and The LAB With Bryce Prescott, and they discuss the realities behind building meaningful work, creating powerful podcasts, and becoming the man you're meant to be. Bryce shares lessons from over a decade in podcasting, why most podcasts fail before ten episodes, and how persistence separates professionals from amateurs. The conversation also dives into personal growth, identity, relationships, and the internal work required to build purpose-driven success. This episode pulls back the curtain on resilience, self-awareness, and playing the long game in life and business.

• Most people quit long before success becomes possible.

• Podcasting—and success in general—is a long game.

• The market isn't as saturated as people think; quality stands out.

• Experience trumps certifications in meaningful coaching work.

• Authentic conversations create deeper connection and impact.

• Meaning isn't discovered; it's created and tested through living.

• Personal growth often comes through relationship struggles and self-reflection.

• Empathy without boundaries becomes poison disguised as compassion and care.

• Identity and purpose evolve through experience, not overnight.

• Confidence is forged by repeatedly walking through your own hell.

• The best creators focus on improving their craft rather than chasing trends.

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For listeners seeking inspiration and a path to authenticity, dive into this episode of the Burnup Podcast. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations that explore personal growth, resilience, and finding your true self amid life's fires.