Garrett’s Log: Recent Episodes

Garrett Bettencourt

The log of story creator and author Garrett Bettencourt as he captains the ship of imagination.

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I made a decision today after training on Cardone University.

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A realization I had that proves people can’t tell you who you are.

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Thoughts about the War of Art.

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How were my first ten days in Miami? All right I’ll tell you.

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The Grand Enterprise of full time entrepreneurship continues. I discuss my latest study material by Dr. David R Hawkins.

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A short log sharing some raw feels after my move to Miami.

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Also, my “burning bush” moment.

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I dedicate this podcast to celebrating a great American life: America’s Anchorman, the Doctor of Democracy, Winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and harmless, loveable little fuzzball, Rush Limbaugh.

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Getting consistent and practicing the one thing rule. Oh, and relearning how to play. I also give a very artful definition of the word “fun.”

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On this Garrett’s Log, I introduce my fellow 10X traveler, Veronika Sanobova, life coach, teacher of language, and entrepreneur.

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Seriously. He can be a real asshole. I’ll explain.

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I am bisexual. I am a Trump voter. I am an atheist. I loathe the alt right. I’m a classical liberal. I want every human being on this planet to live in peace, freedom, and joy. I am Garrett.

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I begin the week fired up and ready to commit big. And go all in.

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I suffered a drinking relapse last night. I share some of my thoughts on the experience.

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Watching Kong, I realized Corey Hawkins would make a great Cole Sadler!

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Starring Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L Jackson, Brie Larson, John Goodman, Corey Hawkins, John C Reilly, Tian Jing, Shea Whigham and LIKE A THOUSAND OTHER ACTORS.

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What if the reason I’m feeling overwhelmed is not because I’m doing too much, but rather not doing enough.

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Feeling down tonight and not at all like podcasting. Which is all the more reason to podcast.

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Time to debrief on my recent live chat with real estate mogul and personal development master, Grant Cardone! Author of the 10X Rule and my personal hero. Holy Star Struck Batman.

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I answer one of the most common questions I get: How do you name your characters?

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Wish you were here. I’m in town for a 3 day 10x marketing workshop with Grant Cardone. I’ll be keeping you posted!

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What circumstances could possibly have resulted in me spending New Years Eve watching Mary Poppins with my aunt at 1 am? ... I can explain.

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Greenland: surprisingly effective disaster porn. A family fights for survival as a planet-killing comet races to Earth. Starring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin.

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I fell off the wagon last night and got drunk. This is my journal entry.

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The work continues as I endeavor to tell my story and answer the question: How did I get inspired to write the Blood and Oak series?

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I just saw a truly weird movie. Mel Gibson is an alcoholic gun toting St Nick marked for death by a member of his naughty list. Also, some thoughts on the place of violence in story telling.

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What originally got me excited about the idea of John Sullivan and Blood and Oak?

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A reading from my favorite book on a cold Christmas Eve night. And how a Santa hat bought at a grocery store made for a storybook Christmas.

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I didn’t feel like podcasting tonight. Which is why i did it anyway.

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I’m often asked why I love ships and the sea so much. I mean, doesn’t everybody?!

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A deep dive into the world of the Barbary Pirates and their slave raids. With American sailors and travelers threatened with robbery and enslavement at sea, a haunting question faced a young United States: What do we do?

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How the horror of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando Florida on June 12 2016 and my ensuing grief impacted the journey of John Sullivan.

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How I got the idea to write the story of Midshipman John Sullivan. “When his family is kidnapped and sold into slavery by Barbary Pirates, a daring young Navy officer embarks on a suicidal quest to rescue his family and take his revenge.”