Ever since the release of the first
film; ‘Dr No,’ in 1962, each actor; from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, who have
essayed the role of the famous British sky, has given men a view at ‘how to
live the high life.’ This article tries to usher the readers on the path of
living life ‘James Bond style.’
Let’s be frank here
All the men out there admit it,
haven’t there been moments where you have wished to live the James Bond
lifestyle: the cars, the women, the adventures, and the spy gadgets. Ask
yourself ‘isn’t it the case?’ I am sure you would get a ‘yes’ as answer. Now let’s
talk to the women folks – haven’t there been moments where you thought ‘what it
would be to have James Bond as a boyfriend?’ I know…I know, over the years
James Bond hasn’t build a good track record with women, and has changed them
quite frequently like he changes his cars. I must add here that Daniel Craig
has mended that image somewhat. Still, I bet there have been incidents where
you would have thought ‘how would it feel to be James Bond’s girlfriend?’
Instead of being the girlfriend of the boring man: your boyfriend, sitting
across the table.
Behind the facade
It doesn’t matter whether you are a
book nerd or a film buff, you are sure to be aware that Ian Fleming’s creation;
possibly world’s most famous fictional character, is one cool dude - who can
shoot and fly helicopters, bed women effortlessly and can choose the perfect
wine, knows his way around fast cars and can handle complex computer systems,
can handle high tech weapons and easily fight off multiple attackers
barehanded, on top of that he can also survive being shot and many a gory
tortures. Behind this glossy outer layer; that attracts millions and millions
of adoring fans from all over the world, there are characters in this fictional
individual that are worth studying and surly would not be wasted –‘ if you
decide to inculcate them in your life: being a man and ‘you decide to motivate
your man to learn: being a woman.’
Endurance
The primary skill that keeps James
Bond going is endurance. Despite being wounded, outnumbered, outgunned and
surrounded by enemies many a times he endures; sometimes he is also shown to be
afraid. You can also improve your physical endurance by taking up a physical
exercise or a physical sport. And, for mental endurance, put yourself in
situations which help in developing your patience and jog your mental abilities
by solving problems.
Confidence
James Bond is supremely confident,
this quality make him great at his work: sometimes being overconfident offers
better results than being objective and rational. This confidence would come to
naught if he loses his cool; like in the case of James Bond when people are
trying to kill him. He doesn’t move unnecessarily; never is seen fidgeting and
rarely is rushed. So you should remember to have a commanding body language and
not be afraid to take up space.
Never let an opportunity go
He wins most of his battles by seeing
opportunities and then following them till they bring him success. Be it in
your professional or personal life never let an opportunity go – next time you
spot one simply go for it and see where it leads, and find out where you can go
from there.
Always dress the part
Jog your mind and try to remember
whether Bond has ever looked un-kept? No matter the situation he is always
dressed smartly. Remember that, part of being a man means dressing well for
every occasion: like in suits, hats, collared shirts, well fitted trouser and
causal wears. So take note and spend a little time refining your wardrobe. And,
don’t forget your timepiece: the most important accessory.
Be prepared with Plan B
Whenever Bond finds himself in a
confrontation he always has a backup plan. This is a great character to have,
so you must develop the ability to not only plan ahead, but also to be able to
spot when a situation is not going to plan and make the right changes. This
trait would help you in wasting less time and managing a situation smoothly.
With women
James Bond makes women drop to their
knees simply because he is assertive - making her feel, that she is the only
one in the world. Holding open a door and commenting on small details: are
signs of good manners. Misinterpreting comments in a sexual way can be fun:
remember ‘it is better to edge towards the naughty side.’ Surprise women and
take risk, like hold your umbrella up over a woman, give a passing woman a
flower, as these kind of random acts of kindness brighten everyone’s day and
create magical moments. And, you should learn from Bond – always go for the
‘top of the line woman’ as they embody the essence of what a woman should be:
smart, elegant, independent and obviously sexy.
Constantly reinvent yourself
Throughout the years James Bond has
evolved: for instance many fans think of Roger Moore’s light hearted touch as
the ultimate Bond, others prefer Sean Connery or the present James Bond Daniel
Craig. So you must keep reinventing yourself according to your professional or
personal needs – apply for that online course or take that gym membership. It
is always helpful to remember that qualities like work/service provided,
personal touch and quick response need to remain constant, while qualities that
make you outdated or shows you as out of date needs to be upgraded constantly.
Travel far way places
For a few moments revisit; in your
mind, all the exotic locations; you have seen in movies or read in novels,
where Bond is seen. Obviously the locations are picture perfect, but take away
the aspect of seismic beauty and concentrate on traveling. The truth is that
‘the more you travel, the more you learn about yourself and the world.’ So go
out and travel, soon you would realize how insignificant you are in the grand
scheme of things and this would also allow you to free yourself.
Know your enemy
Bond never enters a battle without
knowing finer details of his enemy, and has answers to questions like: who he
is? How he thinks? What he desire? Etc. For you, as well as Bond sometimes the
enemies are quite obvious, but other times enemies hide their-selves. Your
enemy could be a business rival, a coworker or a rival in love: who is seeking
your failure. So it is better to learn your enemy’s strengths and weaknesses
before they start to harm you or your interests.
Study James Bond
Re-watch the old Bond movies or read
all the novels, and pay close attention to ‘how the writers portray Bond.’ This
would explain and teach you, ‘how or why Bond carries himself’, ‘way that he
talks and interacts’ with other characters of the story.’ Whenever you find
yourself uncertain about any action that you have to take then a simple
technique should come to your rescue – ask yourself would James Bond do it? If
the answer is ‘no,’ then don’t take that step. In all this don’t forget your
underline focus: that you have to ‘adapt Bond’s characters into your way,’ and
not commit the mistake of converting yourself into a Bond caricature.
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