In his book The Monk & The Riddle Randy Komisar discusses the “Deferred Life Plan” as follows:

Step One: Do What You Have To Do

Step Two: Do What You Want To Do

The idea of this plan is drilled into us from childhood. Themes of putting your time in, earning your dessert or learning to walk before you run are common. The truth is the deferred life plan is a game of carrot and stick that doesn’t need to be played.

We delay doing what we want for many reasons and I’m certainly not going to delve into the scary depths of your unconscious mind that hold you back. What I will say is that today is the day to start doing what you want, doing what you have to do can wait for tomorrow.

So what is the James Bond, or 007, List? In 2007 I came up with the concept of creating a list of everything I wanted to do and, more importantly, learn in my lifetime. I read through the items on the list:

Learn Tango

Learn To Fly a Plane

Learn To Fight

Learn 5 Languages

Wear a $5000 Suit

Save Someone’s Life

It occured to me that after completing this list I could go skill for skill with James Bond. In reflection it makes sense the list turned out this way, I mean what male doesn’t dream of being a suave secret agent? The James Bond List is all about creating an active list of everything you want to do and become during your lifetime and starting to work on it immediately.

Your James Bond list doesn’t have to read like a spy novel, perhaps it will be a romantic thriller, or comedy. Your list does not have to be focused on tangible skills, but it should focus on growth and life changing experiences. Your List doesn’t need to reflect your life now, but your future life will reflect your list.

My 007 coaching services help you design your life around the person you want to become and the life you want to live, NOW. You will learn how to find the time and money to start creating amazing experiences today and discover the benefits that come from living for today.

With my 007 Coaching you will:

• Wake up excited every day and start to notice more of your surroundings.
• Be excited for the weekends, and the weekdays!
• Be admired by your friends, family and co-workers.
• Be intriguing to members of the opposite sex.
• Create amazing memories now, while you’re still young enough to remember them!

My 007 coaching is available in the following formats:

• One on One Coaching
• Group Workshops and Seminars
• As Part of a Speaking Event

I am currently developing a full line of 007 coaching products as well and am looking for a small group of testers to provide feedback.

For more information on 007 coaching, upcoming seminars or products please Email Dan Johnston with “007″ in the title.