August 21, 2005

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                                      Brosnan's Son Not Impressed


    This story comes directly from Pierce himself.

    Pierce Brosnan took his son to the filming of "Die Another Day". It was the big shoot out and escape to the hovercraft day. His son really liked the cool cars that were lined up.

    Then Bosnan shot the big scene with 5 cameras running, explosions and stunts all in one take. It ended with him jumping on a hovercraft and knocking out the bad guy.

    "How did you like that?" he asked his son.

    "Are the car's okay?"

    "Yes, they're okay. How did you like the scene?"

    "Can we see the cars again now?"

    "Ah.....sure....okay."

    The bible states that, "A prophet in his own town is never believed." So I guess "A Bond in his own family is not appreciated." This is why Robert Ringer wrote why it is good in business to be "an expert from a far." Doing business out of town gives you that special aura.

    So if your great accomplishments are not appreciated by your own group, don't fret. Don't let that be a reason to give up. They'll be appreciated elsewhere. And in time in your own circle of influence. In the mean time, just show the kid the cars.

April 5, 2005

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               The Only Way to be Cool Like Bond

    Being "Bond cool" is not about cigarettes, drinking, bikini girls, weapons, gadgets, or cars.  It takes inner work, and expressing your individuallity. 

    When James Bond is under pressure he doesn't fold. He focuses. He can call up his talent at will when dismantling a ticking bomb or when talking with an interesting woman. Want to do this too? There's only one way. Start taking gentle rulership over your personality (body,mind,feelings).

    But your personality will fight the real you with "pulls" distracting you from your goals, and with "blocks" which stop you with fear.

    Your individuality is perfect. But the personality is not. The body gets tired, the mind forgetful, and the emotions sad, impatient, and angry. It is your job to raise up these three energies of the personality to maturity. Just as you raise up children. Finally you will be able to express the perfection that is you, using the tools of the personality. And not being so reactive to outside negativity.

    This will not make you an "unfeeling robot". It will actually free up your energies so that you can feel what you want to feel, when you want to feel it.

    This is the most important aspect of living James Bond lifestyle. For only when you realize that you are not your personality, but perfect individual energy, and start taking gentle control of your three personality energies, can you begin to upgrade all areas of your life. So be like Bond. Take control and express the cool perfection that is you.

March 9, 2005

  •         Bond Attire for All Ocassions  







    Good dark pants, long sleeve dress shirt, and solid color sports jacket that can look like a suit jacket. Don't button the jacket and be sure to have a good looking belt.

    If it's a casual place you're at, you carry the jacket. More casual you can fold (not role) your sleeves up two turns. If you hit a more dressy place, fold your sleeves down and button them. More dressy, put on the jacket. But do not put your shirt collar out over your lapels.

    You should carry a tie in your jacket pocket in case you hit a place that requires one. A quick trip to the restroom to put it on makes you ready to go first class.

    Carrying the jacket looks cool, even if you have no intention of wearing it that day. You can drape it over your arm, or if your in a Sinatra mood, carrying it over your shoulder. If your jacket has an inside pocket with a button, it's a good place to put your glasses, where they won't fall out.

    Be sure to wear black leather shoes with this and you'll be looking Bond no matter the time, place, or ocassion.

     

February 22, 2005








  •          21 Rules of the James Bond Lifestyle    

     

    It's no mistake that rule #1 and 21 are the same.  If you pay attention to those two, the rest kind of fall into place.  Follow these rules for two months and watch the magic happen.

     

      1 - I never run out of cash.

     

      2 - I accomplish, learn, give, and enjoy something every day.

     

      3 - My base of operations is always clean and organized.

     

      4 - For challenges I improvise, adapt and overcome.

     

      5 - I dress up, even at home alone.

     

      6 - I eat vegetables, fruit, drink water, exercise, and sleep.

     

      7 - I carry enough cash and credit to operate efficiently.

     

      8 - I chose my contacts carefully and avoid villains.

     

      9 - I never give up, but I can change directions.

     

    10 - I'm not afraid to pay for what I want.

     

    11 - I get good value for my time and money.

     

    12 - I circulate all things good. The bad stops with me.

     

    13 - Everyone I meet benefits from the experience.

     

    14 - I am always early for meetings.

     

    15 - I edit out negative verbalizations.

     

    16 - On the job I am always professional.

     

    17 - I am constantly learning by reading a book a week.

     

    18 - I tip freely like Bond.

     

    19 - My car is clean, filled up, and ready to go.

     

    20 - I rent what I need and take mental possession of it.

     

    21- I never run out of cash. 

     

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January 25, 2005

  •         Your Bond Apartment 
     
    We get a rare view of James Bond's apartment in "Dr. No".  As you can see it's clean, organized, and Bond is dressed up for whatever may happen. He's also prepared for anything, judging from the Walther PPK in his hand.
     
    An organized mind will yield an organized base of operations. And after the mind, everything will start in this base.  Including a good game of golf, maybe.
     
    Many refuse to start the JBLS because they don't want to follow the advice their mothers harped on for years, "Clean up your pig sty of a room." 
     
    Unless your apartment is clean, you won't get the kind of visitor pictured above. " And perhaps won't get started on many adventures that could lead to fun, profit, and growth.
     

January 12, 2005

  •       Your Aroma Image  

     
    In my James Bond Lifestyle book I mention the importance of  having a nice smelling bathroom when traveling with your Bond girl.  To carry incense and a lighter to purify the room after use.  Or even to use the restroom in the lobby.  Women have extra sensitive noses and are uncomfortable with anything that doesn't smell right.
     
    Now I've discovered a tiny bottle of aroma oil that takes care of the situation much better and easier than incense, without the tell tale smoke.  The best part is it comes in a tiny bottle that no one will see when you need it.  Just put a drop anywere and it's done.  A tiny $17 bottle, called "Purification" should last 3 or 4 months.
     
    And while your at it don't leave any books or magazines in the restroom.  You don't want anyone to imagine you "sitting and reading" in there.
     
    You can get Purification" at www.mooncrafting.com. Scroll down the front page a little to see "Purification 15ml" $17.  Also great smells to make hotel rooms frees is "Christmas Spirit".
     
    But I'll tell you what will happen. You'll be absent mindedly "sitting there"  with "Her" in the other room, and suddenly think, "Oh no. I didn't get that oil that the JBLS guy talked about.  I didn't even get incence.  I don't even have a match. I forgot to use the lobby restroom.  Maybe I can talk her into using the lobby restroom."
     
         
    "James, you forgot your bottle."
     
    This Bond gadget may not be as exciting as a watch with a lazer beam, but it will give you a better image.    
                                  

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                         Newsletter for Future Film Directors


    Because I get a lot of questions regarding the film business, I have started a newsletter that will address the issues of independent feature film directing.  This site will continue to have the JBLS writings and the link to "Feature Film Directing" will always be on the sidebar to the left.           

January 9, 2005

  •      A Nickel Breakfast   


    When singers Dean Martin and Sonny King were first starting out, they had little money.  They would go to a restaurant that served 2 donuts, coffee, and orange juice for a nickel.

     

    Sonny stayed outside while Dean ate one donut, half the coffee and juice. Then Sonny would go in and say, "Hey Dean, you've got an important call."  Dean would say, "Okay, why don't you finish my breakfast." which Sonny did.

     

    After doing this several times, the manager caught on and said, "Hey, you guys don't have to do this. Just come in together and I'll serve you both for a nickel. You can pay me back sometime in the future.

     

    Years later, Dean and Sonny searched for the manager and gave him $25,000 each. 

     

    A nice story, with many morals, for the new year.

     

October 6, 2004

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                 How Much Cash Does Bond Carry?


    First let's start with how much cash Americans carry.


    Under $20....      32%

    $21--$50.......   43%

    $51--$100.....    18%

    $101--$500.....  6%

    $501--$999....  .6%

    $1,000+........   .5%

     

    Interesting. If you want to be in the rare 6%, just carry over a hundred bucks in your money clip and wallet.  But that's not even enough to take care of a sudden overnight trip.

     

    "My name is Bond, James Bond. If you'll wait for me to find an ATM machine, I'll take you to dinner."  Sounds strange.  Doesn't it?

     

    How much cash does Bond carry?  Enough to get any sudden job or entertainment done without checking to see if the place he's going to takes credit cards.

April 18, 2004

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              "Don't touch my garden."                               "Leave my garden, Please!"


                              Every Garden is Attacked


    Anytime you plant, build, or create something, like a garden, it will be attacked from without (birds) or within (insects).  This is not bad.  This is the law of nature. And of human nature.

     

    Understanding this should not make you negative or distrustful of people. It's just a natural law.  Give a party and there will be party crashers.  It's inevitable. And the larger the energy you create the larger the attack.  Just ask any lottery winner.

     

    The attacks from outside your garden, like birds and weather, are understandable.  But the attacks that come from within, the people that you pay to take care of your garden, always come as surprises. Why did he steal from my garden?  Why did he step on my flowers? 

     

    The answer is simple. It's the law of nature. So protect the garden that you are now planning, especially once it starts growing prosperous.