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7 Life Lessons You Can Learn From James Bond

He’s the best-known spy on planet earth so it’s a good job that James Bond is fictional otherwise his cover would be blown. 007 himself was created by writer Ian Fleming back in 1953. A product of Fleming’s personal experience in British intelligence, James Bond is one of the most popular fictional characters ever created and has appeared in novels, television series, comic books, and, of course, over two dozen films down the years.

The 25th film in the series from the British production company Eon is set for release in early 2020. Daniel Craig will be reprising his role – perhaps for the final time – with Cary Fukunaga directing. It’s always tough to bring a character us iconic as James Bond to the big screen. Almost everyone knows his various personal traits but there is so much that the gentleman spy can teach us. Here’s a list of (00)7 life lessons you can learn from Bond.

Dress to Impress


Perhaps the most obvious entry on this list is the idea of dressing for impressing. James Bond just doesn’t look right when he isn’t wearing a tuxedo with all the trimmings. Bond’s first dinner-jacketed appearance came, of course, in his first on-screen outing. In 1962’s Dr. No, Sean Connery donned the coat without tails as he battled Joseph Wiseman’s spectre of a villain.

Since then, the tuxedo has been closely associated with Bond and he seems to spend 90% of his time on-screen in a full suit. Perhaps this isn’t for everyone but there is certainly something we can learn from this. Bond takes care in his appearance and enjoys the perks of that. Just imagine 007 being turned away from a club or bar for being underdressed.

Take Advantage of Technology

It’s a common theme in Bond films but his love of gadgets is occasionally taken to the extreme. From his submarine car to the infamous anti-shark pellets, 007 has utilised some pretty extraordinary gadgets down the years. He’s never far away from some form of technology and perhaps you shouldn’t be either.
That’s not to say you should start investing in a glass-smashing ring but there are other forms of tech that can help you. As an example, a next-generation smartphone like the Apple iPhone X can improve your everyday life in any number of different ways from facial recognition to cash-free payment.

Get a Hobby


James Bond doesn’t just spend his time shooting nameless henchman and saving the world, he also has an active social life. We’ve seen Bond enjoy everything from skiing to snorkelling but he really seems to thrive in a casino. He’s an excellent poker player and if you want to take a more direct approach to Bond’s teaching then, an online casino like Betway could allow you to hone your skills for the next time you came face-to-face with your very own Le Chiffre. It’s important to have hobbies away from your professional life and Bond knows that.

Get Creative

He may not paint, write, or sing regularly but James Bond is certainly creative. This is a man who has taken out his enemies using everything from a snowplough to a sample of his own urine. Again, this is a piece of advice which shouldn’t be taken directly but it would certainly benefit everyone if they were a little more creative in their own situation. It’s a good life lesson.

Find your Tastes


He didn’t actually order one until his third film but it’s impossible not to associate a vodka martini with James Bond. “Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel,” was his famous Vesper Martini order in the novels. Bond is a man who knows what he likes when it comes to drinks and we can all learn from that.

Exercise

He may not get as much exercise as some other international spies like Ethan Hunt or Jason Bourne but Bond still knows how to move. This is something which has been developed into the character over the 24 films because it’s safe to say that neither Sean Connery nor Roger Moore would impress in a foot race. Daniel Craig’s portrayal of the character is a little more hands-on and with that in mind, he’s made sure to be physically prepared for the challenge.

It’s Never Too Late To Reinvent Yourself


This isn’t just something you can learn from James Bond with other legendary characters from Batman to Sherlock Holmes being portrayed by multiple actors throughout history. Still, it feels like something worth saying about the gentleman spy, given that six different actors have taken up the mantel in the same continuing franchise. Bond has seen a great deal of reinvention down the years with Daniel Craig’s portrayal completely different to the character which hit our screens some 50 years ago. He’s moved forward with the times and changed some of the things which needed changing and who can’t afford to do that?