February 27, 2004

  •  "Here's a medal for Dan Longoria and his wife." 

     
    Dear Paul,
     
    One of my store customers is a young man in high school.  Because of the way his awkwardness and physical inabilities, he was constantly made fun of.  Paper wads thrown at him, girls laughing at him, verbally abused on the school bus daily and worse of all, was getting picked on and beat up, on a regular basis.
     
    I gave him a copy of your book and my wife took him out and had his hair styled and we got him a couple of nice, dressy shirts.
     
    In less than two months, he walks straight and tall, always dresses well, is constantly given positive feedback on his artwork, has a girlfriend AND NO LONGER GETS PICKED ON!
     
    And to top it off, his past tormentors treat him with a new respect and dignity.  Paul, EVERY man on the planet needs to read your book.  It's helped me and it's helping this young man.  
     
    Dan Longoria 
     
    Dan and his wife are real heroes for helping that boy.............Paul
     

January 29, 2004

  •             The Ultimate Love Potion 

    No, it's not James Bond's shaken not stirred Martini that stirs the heart.

    It's someone special that helps us be what we have to be.  Someone that shows us a dream for ourselves that we didn't think was possible.  Someone that makes a contribution to attaining that dream, makes the heart fall in love.  
     
    Helping someone with their dreams has more romance than two dozen red roses.  Giving someone a book that will lead them to their goals has more heart than a box of chocolate.  Paying for a seminar that will teach your loved one how to move up in life, will do more than an a weekend in Vegas.
     
    However, don't make the mistake of taking on the role of teacher. Don't preach to your loved one like a know it all "Clyde".  Quietly give a book, a compliment, a word of guidance, a gold sovereign for luck.  And then let them use that energy to find their way on their own, as you lead by example, going after your own dreams.
     
    And then if the chemistry is right, love will be on the horizon. 
     

January 21, 2004

  •   Never Refuse a Gift 

    In "Dr. No", the doctor himself gave Professor Dent a tarantula in a glass cage.  Should he have taken it?
     
    Yes!  One should never refuse a gift because it interferes with the person's act of giving.  People need to give to show their friendship and evoke the law of circulation. (Unless it's a "Clyde" that has strings attached to the gift.  In that case refuse it.)
     
    If you don't need the gift, then you can circulate it to someone else, (after a while, so the giver won't feel slighted.)
     
    In Professor Dent's case, he didn't want the tarantula so he put it into Bond's bed.  Bond didn't want it, so he gave it the boot, so to speak.
     
    Be sure to acknowledge the gift and show your appreciation unlike James Bond did by giving Professor Dent the "silent treatment" (with a silenced Wather PPK).

December 9, 2003

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                                    Plants and Pay Offs

    In "Goldfinger" Q explains the car ejector seat to Bond.  That's a "plant".  Later James Bond ejects a villain from his car.  That's a "pay off".  This gives the movie expectation, excitement, surprise, entertainment, and continuity.  These are the same ingredients that are needed for an enjoyable life.

    It's important to take action to "plant" and remember things in your life that might pay off wonderfully later.  And when the "pay off" comes, celebrate it. Sometimes the pay offs are created by you.  Sometimes they are surprises.  Keep all your good experiences in your mind, so that when they pay off it's memorable.

    Bruce Willis said, "In my twenties, I just went from one experience to the next without paying attention.  Now I want my twenties back."

    Don't miss those "plants" and "payoffs".  They'll make your life.

November 18, 2003

  • Your James Bond Fantasies Become Real









    The problem with this is that fantasies usually don't come by chance. You have to plan them yourself. This seems to kill the very idea of a natural fantasy because you have to deal with the mundane realities of the arrangements.


    Arrangements like the expenditure of "hard earned" money and finding a willing Bond girl to go wading at the Dr. No waterfall with you. Much easier to pull out your "Dr. No" video and let 007 have that fun AGAIN, instead of you.


    However, if you're a special kind of man who will "pick up the tab for that kind of living," you will turn off the video and hit the internet to find where that waterfall is. You'll start making a budget. You'll call up the appropriate girl, or set out to find one, and set a date.


    "Oh, this is so mundane," you might think, "I don't want to manipulate this fantasy into being. I want it to happen naturally. Like I'm naturally there in Jamaica and I naturally meet a charming woman, and she naturally is free. But that's a lot of "naturallys" to hope for, isn't it?


    But, maybe you're the type that might get excited about planning a Bond fantasy like this. Get excited about the challenge of it all.  And once you get there, the fantasy will descend on you. You will look around with unbelievable fascination and think, "Wow, this is really happening. I'm in the middle of the 'Dr. No' movie."


    When you create a wonderful fantasy like that, you should just enjoy it without destructive thoughts of, "But does this woman really like me, or is she only here for the free trip? And hell, this will be over in a couple of days and I'll be back at work with a big credit card debt. And my friends will laugh at me when they hear how much I paid to pull this off."


    Hey man, Mr. Field Agent man. I won't laugh at you. And your friends that are following their dreams won't laugh at you. And the ones that aren't taking action?  Well, don't even bother to tell those guys, 'cause they wouldn't understand anyway. Besides, you'll be too busy planning your next fantasy.







August 20, 2003

  •     SpyFest Photos

    I opened and closed the show with the JBLS seminar.  

    http://bondpix.com/SpyFest.htm

                

                                        Got a Friend Who's in Trouble?

    Someone who's having a tough time making his dream happen?  What will you give him for the holidays?  Cookies?  A tie?

    Barbara Streisand said, "We fall in love with our mentors. Those that help us become successful.  One song goes, 'Love is not walking through the flowers.  It's helping someone be what they have to be'."

    This holiday season, give the gift of Lifestyle.  Have him living it in a matter of days.  When the cookies are gone and the tie has mustard stains on it, his Lifestyle will remain.  And he'll remember you for it.

    "The Complete James Bond Lifestyle Seminar" book is available at www.BondLife.com and www.Amazon.com.  Or he might like the digest audio-book for his car. Be sure to include the "Clearing the Subconscious Mind for 00 Agents" tape. That will free up anyone's mind in a week.

May 9, 2003

  •     Roger Moore Breaks Rule #6 

    On May 7th Roger Moore collapsed on the Broadway stage.  He was diagnosed with dehydration and exhaustion. James Bond Lifestyle rule #6 reads: "I eat fruit, vegetables, drink water and sleep. Which shows that even 007 needs to follow the rules.


    To Moore's credit, after a 10 minute break, he finished the play and was then taken away in a wheel chair, which follows rule #9: "I never give up, but I can change directions. Before you go on your next mission, tank up on clean, fresh water. Why let not takinga nap and few sips of H2O let Oddjob get the upper hand on you?




                        


                             Lessons from "School of Rock"


    The movie concerns a broke musician who perseveres with his passion to have a successful rock band. He is forced to take a day job to sustain his dream. Finally he gets his piece of the action with the hope and opportunity to expand on his dream.


    There isn't enough room at the top for everyone to be a rich and famous singer, actor, writer, or whatever the profession. But there is always a way to make a living with your dream, or at least get your piece of the dream, with the hope for more to come. There are thousands of nightclubs that need musicians and singers. Even more magazines, newspapers, and web sites that need writers. And every town has a theater group. Rich, can be accomplished in other ways, but you can always find a way to get your piece of the dream.


    Francis Ford Coppola recently said, "Don't be afraid to take a risk for your dream. If you give up, you've already lost it, so why not take a chance. You can't do any worse than losing it by giving up."


    So keep the passion for your dream, as the "School of Rock" hero does. Get the job that will give you the funds to sustain your dream. Then put the extra time, work, money, and skill into getting your piece of the action. After all, James Bond's best quality is his perseverance. And whether in the casino, a resort, or golf course he always gets his piece of the lifestyle.

March 12, 2003

  •   Elvis' Secret Love Affair




     

    According to Elvis' bodyguards, "The love affair Elvis had, that nobody knew about, was with his fans.  He was generous with his time and autograph signing with them.  And would plan his concerts like he was planning a rendezvous with a lover."

     

    "Also Elvis loved being Elvis Presley."

     

    A great way to go through life.  Love your "fans", the people that love you.  And love being you.

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              Don't Do Your Best   

     

    In the movie "The Rock",  Sean Connery asks Nicolas Cage, "Are you sure you're ready for this?" (mission). Cage replys, "I'll do my best." 

     

    Connery says strongly."Your best? Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and bang the prom queen."

     

    Be prepared to go all the way and win. And beware of slogans that get you conveniently off the hook when you are about to give up, like "Well, you live and learn".  "Everybody is doing the best they can." "Well, it couldn't be helped."  "Well, I tried."

     

    Forget these slogans and improvise and adapt until you overcome the challenge and succeed with your mission. 

February 28, 2003

  •   Military Officer Becomes 00 Agent 


    Dear Paul,
    Here is what happened after a couple of months when I applied a few of your JBLS techniques:


    1) Improved confidence at home and at work. Selected for two key leadership opportunities at work.


    2) Guess what? Money clip is the way to go. I was out at a business lunch with my Commanding Officer (a Brigadier General) and I pulled out my money clip with my roll of twenties. The Brigadier General then pulled out his cash to pay for the meal and had the same thing (money clip and thick wad of cash)!  Everyone else was fumbling with wallets.


    3) Wrote out goals and started using your Mission Control center:  Completely organized my schedule. By the way, I'm driving a brand new car. Finally took action and got rid of the old beater.


    4) Watching Bond motivates for weight loss: Lost 11 pounds and still going. 

     

    5) After reading your book a few times, I have to say that it's the personality section that is where the real key to success is. Everything else after that falls into place.

     

    6) Your JBLS techniques resulted in me doing a better job of controlling negative emotions. That is very key to my success right now. I no longer get upset. Also, my attitude is to take action.

February 13, 2003

  •  A Tip From the World's Greatest Playboy


    Did you see "The Adventurers", based on the Harold Robbins novel? The lead character, Dax Xenos, was based on real life European playboy Porfirio Rubirosa.

    Sammy Davis Jr. once asked him, "How do you do it? Attend every party, play polo, date women, go yachting, day after day, yet you always look good and never tired?"

    "What I do Sammy, is pace myself. I never go to a party too early or stay too late. I drink only a little and watch what I eat. And even if I'm entertaining a woman, I always get my sleep."

    This is great advice for anyone wanting to live the JBLS. On films I've directed, the amateurs party every night and are zombies by the second week. The professionals are fresh, energetic, and prepared everyday. Why? They pace themselves. They sleep.