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Ok, so this afternoon I saw “The Bourne Identity” with a good friend of mine (happens to be a girl whom I have a mutual “set each other up” relationship going), and sitting in front of us was a couple. At one point during the movie the girl turned to the guy he was with (really skinny, constantly fidgeting in the movie) and said “Why can’t you be more like Jason Bourne?” She said it jokingly, but his response was to fidget uncomfortably. But that’s beside the point. Her comment got me thinking. Jason Bourne is a cool character, and offers a lot of valuable insight and similarities into some DJ principles.
The following are six ideas to GET YOU TO BECOME JASON BOURNE. Each has a little bit of theory, as well as a practical challenge.
I was going to originally just keep these challenges to myself, and post them on the desk in my room, but since I’ve gone from being a lurker to a poster on sosuave, to post this.
1) “at this altitude, I can run flat out for a half mile before my hands start shaking”
Even when he is hiding Jason Bourne is training. In amazing heat, hiding in India, Jason Bourne is running across the beach. He is not merely jogging, but running… panting until he is gasping for breath. Matt Damon did some bulking up to get the role, and he looks in terrific shape. The challenge then, is to emulate Jason Bourne. REGARDLESS of whether you an athlete, a nerd, or even a woman, your physical fitness needs to be your number one priority in life. From it stems confidence, good health, and power. If you are not already on an exercise program, start one, and don’t make it a “miracle in 30 minutes” one either. If you are already on a program, take it seriously. If it says run 2 miles, don’t jog it….. and sprint that last 300 meters. If it says to do 3 sets of 10 reps, make sure that you are screaming in pain to complete that last rep, then do one more negative rep. NEVER go through the motions when working out. Don’t take breaks between sets longer than necessary. I myself have been training intensely, and it has been noticed by my peers. In 3 months I went from average to people asking if I played for the school football team. When it comes to DJing, looks might not be the number one thing in picking up a girl, but an athletic body is always a plus. No girl wants to be with someone they’re embarrassed to show their friends. If everything a guy does is to maximize his chances of scoring chicks, everything a girl does is done to show off to her friends.
The challenge : Start a fitness program, and exercise till you drop, literally.
My challenge : RUN LIKE THE WIND, STRETCH, DON’T LOSE WHAT YOU’VE GAINED (taped to my desk)
2) “there is no measure to how fast I will bring this fight to your doorstop”
Obviously an elite CIA operative knows how to handle himself, and Jason Bourne is no exception. He is literally unstoppable, and it results in him exuding confidence and assertiveness. Although no one is expecting you to be able to disarm three policemen in a second, you should still pick up some martial arts skills. Whether or not we admit it, men are constantly sizing each other up. Arm wrestling, looking each other up and down, asking how much one can bench are all just ways of determining who would win that fight if it ever happens. Girls want someone to protect them. They don’t want someone that looks scared when another guy flirts with his gal. Whether it is boxing, karate, or wrestling, learn how to defend yourself and have the confidence to play the role of a hero.
The challenge : Enroll in a martial arts program for 1 month, at least once a week.
My challenge : Enroll in Hapkido.
3) “The same way I can, I can read, I can write.”
Jason Bourne speaks many languages. In fact, he speaks just about every European one. We live in a society that is inhabited by people of many different cultures, where it is imperative career wise to have at least a second language. The opportunities to learn a second language are great.. Starting a new language immediately exposes you to a wide variety of cultures. I myself am learning 4, all at different paces. For those that have difficulties landing dates, this is the easiest method. If you ever need a conversation starter, and an immediate way to seduce someone indirectly, all you need to do is walk up to them and say “Excuse me, are you speaking Swedish? I’m trying to learn the language, and was wondering if you could help me out.” You will be exposed to a huge network filled with single people that will be willing to help you out. Initial defensive barriers are broken down within seconds of you showing that “kind, helpless, weakness” when it comes to their language. Everybody knows what it’s really about meeting people, and yet it is so innocent that you will almost always get a number, if not all of her friends.
The challenges : Pick a language of a culture that interests you, and start learning it.
My challenge : Join 3 language circles.
4) “How could I forget about you? You're the only person I know.”
One of the reasons Marie is so enthralled with Jason Bourne is because he is racked by his amnesia, and his inability to remember his past. He is on a mission, is stressed, and is vulnerable. This allows Marie to assume a role that women long for: the role to be the comforter of a strong man. This is part of why getting assistance with a new language is such an effective way to meet women. There are many types of problems you can adopt. If you aren’t always ambitious, get some goals! Let those goals consume you. Do not hide your ambition, unless of course you have to. Let it be known that you have a problem, that you are keen for advice, and that you are not going to let anything stop you from achieving that goal. At the same time, drop hints that you are looking for ways of releasing the stress that your goal is causing. If you’re like me, it will eventually seem that women are TRYING to stop you from succeeding.
The challenge : Write down a goal that will require about two months to achieve, and do it.
My challenge : Start a business, and make at least 500 dollars in my first month.
5) “why would someone do that?”
Everyone’s trying to catch him, no one knows where he is, and he’s looking right at em. Does it get more unpredictable? There are two types of unpredictability. One is surprising others, the other is shocking yourself. Do you always take your girlfriend to McDonalds? If so, then cook her a meal. Do you always have cornflakes for breakfast? Well, try toast. There is an episode of Seinfeld where George does everything the opposite of how he normally acts. Asides from stunning his friends, he achieves success in a day. Though your results will probably not be as successful as his, you will do two things. One, you will shake other people’s impressions of you, and be noticed. People will wonder what’s gotten into you. Girls that know you will look at you with curiosity in their eyes? Momentum is on your side. Two, you will surprise yourself, and learn things about yourself that you didn’t know. Get out of your comfort zone, and shake the world. Is their a girl you see everyday yet never ask out? Be unpredictable! Ask her.
The challenge : For one day, do everything the opposite of what you would normally do.
My challenge : For one day, do everything the opposite of what you would normally do
6) “How could I forget about you? You're the only person I know”
Except for deceiving the CIA, Jason Bourne is honest. He tells the truth to Marie, and at the end of the movie reveals to young girl that he murdered her parents, that he’s heartbroken by it, and that he’s sorry for what he did. Conventional DJ wisdom says to be in control of your emotions. While this is true, it does not mean to be emotionless. If a DJ is outraged, he does not lose his temper… but he makes his opinions known. He does not watch a sheep being picked on by some wolves if he can do something about it. If a DJ is heartbroken or filled with regret, he does not cry…. but he makes his displeasure known. He is not after reassurance or forgiveness, but he wants his feelings known. People know that you are always looking after their best interests, and that you are both extremely trustworthy, and not to be messed with. Whenever you part ways with someone, you should tell them that you enjoyed the conversation. If you are upset with something, you should politely make it known. You will now belong to .1% of the people that do this, and they STAND OUT.
The challenges : Display your gratitude and emotions
My challenges : Ensure that everyone knows I’m appreciative of their company, and stand up for what I believe in
Well there you have it.
A review of the challenges:
1) Start a fitness program, and exercise till you drop, literally.
2) Enroll in a martial arts program for 1 month, at least once a week.
3) Pick a language of a culture that interests you, and start learning it.
4) Write down a goal that will require about two months to achieve, and do it..
5) For one day, do everything the opposite of what you would normally do.
6) Display your emotions
Finally, Jason Bourne does not merely “know” what to do, he “acts.” Get out there.
I hope this thread has been useful (unlike A LOT of what’s currently out there), and a little different.
The SideShow
The following are six ideas to GET YOU TO BECOME JASON BOURNE. Each has a little bit of theory, as well as a practical challenge.
I was going to originally just keep these challenges to myself, and post them on the desk in my room, but since I’ve gone from being a lurker to a poster on sosuave, to post this.
1) “at this altitude, I can run flat out for a half mile before my hands start shaking”
Even when he is hiding Jason Bourne is training. In amazing heat, hiding in India, Jason Bourne is running across the beach. He is not merely jogging, but running… panting until he is gasping for breath. Matt Damon did some bulking up to get the role, and he looks in terrific shape. The challenge then, is to emulate Jason Bourne. REGARDLESS of whether you an athlete, a nerd, or even a woman, your physical fitness needs to be your number one priority in life. From it stems confidence, good health, and power. If you are not already on an exercise program, start one, and don’t make it a “miracle in 30 minutes” one either. If you are already on a program, take it seriously. If it says run 2 miles, don’t jog it….. and sprint that last 300 meters. If it says to do 3 sets of 10 reps, make sure that you are screaming in pain to complete that last rep, then do one more negative rep. NEVER go through the motions when working out. Don’t take breaks between sets longer than necessary. I myself have been training intensely, and it has been noticed by my peers. In 3 months I went from average to people asking if I played for the school football team. When it comes to DJing, looks might not be the number one thing in picking up a girl, but an athletic body is always a plus. No girl wants to be with someone they’re embarrassed to show their friends. If everything a guy does is to maximize his chances of scoring chicks, everything a girl does is done to show off to her friends.
The challenge : Start a fitness program, and exercise till you drop, literally.
My challenge : RUN LIKE THE WIND, STRETCH, DON’T LOSE WHAT YOU’VE GAINED (taped to my desk)
2) “there is no measure to how fast I will bring this fight to your doorstop”
Obviously an elite CIA operative knows how to handle himself, and Jason Bourne is no exception. He is literally unstoppable, and it results in him exuding confidence and assertiveness. Although no one is expecting you to be able to disarm three policemen in a second, you should still pick up some martial arts skills. Whether or not we admit it, men are constantly sizing each other up. Arm wrestling, looking each other up and down, asking how much one can bench are all just ways of determining who would win that fight if it ever happens. Girls want someone to protect them. They don’t want someone that looks scared when another guy flirts with his gal. Whether it is boxing, karate, or wrestling, learn how to defend yourself and have the confidence to play the role of a hero.
The challenge : Enroll in a martial arts program for 1 month, at least once a week.
My challenge : Enroll in Hapkido.
3) “The same way I can, I can read, I can write.”
Jason Bourne speaks many languages. In fact, he speaks just about every European one. We live in a society that is inhabited by people of many different cultures, where it is imperative career wise to have at least a second language. The opportunities to learn a second language are great.. Starting a new language immediately exposes you to a wide variety of cultures. I myself am learning 4, all at different paces. For those that have difficulties landing dates, this is the easiest method. If you ever need a conversation starter, and an immediate way to seduce someone indirectly, all you need to do is walk up to them and say “Excuse me, are you speaking Swedish? I’m trying to learn the language, and was wondering if you could help me out.” You will be exposed to a huge network filled with single people that will be willing to help you out. Initial defensive barriers are broken down within seconds of you showing that “kind, helpless, weakness” when it comes to their language. Everybody knows what it’s really about meeting people, and yet it is so innocent that you will almost always get a number, if not all of her friends.
The challenges : Pick a language of a culture that interests you, and start learning it.
My challenge : Join 3 language circles.
4) “How could I forget about you? You're the only person I know.”
One of the reasons Marie is so enthralled with Jason Bourne is because he is racked by his amnesia, and his inability to remember his past. He is on a mission, is stressed, and is vulnerable. This allows Marie to assume a role that women long for: the role to be the comforter of a strong man. This is part of why getting assistance with a new language is such an effective way to meet women. There are many types of problems you can adopt. If you aren’t always ambitious, get some goals! Let those goals consume you. Do not hide your ambition, unless of course you have to. Let it be known that you have a problem, that you are keen for advice, and that you are not going to let anything stop you from achieving that goal. At the same time, drop hints that you are looking for ways of releasing the stress that your goal is causing. If you’re like me, it will eventually seem that women are TRYING to stop you from succeeding.
The challenge : Write down a goal that will require about two months to achieve, and do it.
My challenge : Start a business, and make at least 500 dollars in my first month.
5) “why would someone do that?”
Everyone’s trying to catch him, no one knows where he is, and he’s looking right at em. Does it get more unpredictable? There are two types of unpredictability. One is surprising others, the other is shocking yourself. Do you always take your girlfriend to McDonalds? If so, then cook her a meal. Do you always have cornflakes for breakfast? Well, try toast. There is an episode of Seinfeld where George does everything the opposite of how he normally acts. Asides from stunning his friends, he achieves success in a day. Though your results will probably not be as successful as his, you will do two things. One, you will shake other people’s impressions of you, and be noticed. People will wonder what’s gotten into you. Girls that know you will look at you with curiosity in their eyes? Momentum is on your side. Two, you will surprise yourself, and learn things about yourself that you didn’t know. Get out of your comfort zone, and shake the world. Is their a girl you see everyday yet never ask out? Be unpredictable! Ask her.
The challenge : For one day, do everything the opposite of what you would normally do.
My challenge : For one day, do everything the opposite of what you would normally do
6) “How could I forget about you? You're the only person I know”
Except for deceiving the CIA, Jason Bourne is honest. He tells the truth to Marie, and at the end of the movie reveals to young girl that he murdered her parents, that he’s heartbroken by it, and that he’s sorry for what he did. Conventional DJ wisdom says to be in control of your emotions. While this is true, it does not mean to be emotionless. If a DJ is outraged, he does not lose his temper… but he makes his opinions known. He does not watch a sheep being picked on by some wolves if he can do something about it. If a DJ is heartbroken or filled with regret, he does not cry…. but he makes his displeasure known. He is not after reassurance or forgiveness, but he wants his feelings known. People know that you are always looking after their best interests, and that you are both extremely trustworthy, and not to be messed with. Whenever you part ways with someone, you should tell them that you enjoyed the conversation. If you are upset with something, you should politely make it known. You will now belong to .1% of the people that do this, and they STAND OUT.
The challenges : Display your gratitude and emotions
My challenges : Ensure that everyone knows I’m appreciative of their company, and stand up for what I believe in
Well there you have it.
A review of the challenges:
1) Start a fitness program, and exercise till you drop, literally.
2) Enroll in a martial arts program for 1 month, at least once a week.
3) Pick a language of a culture that interests you, and start learning it.
4) Write down a goal that will require about two months to achieve, and do it..
5) For one day, do everything the opposite of what you would normally do.
6) Display your emotions
Finally, Jason Bourne does not merely “know” what to do, he “acts.” Get out there.
I hope this thread has been useful (unlike A LOT of what’s currently out there), and a little different.
The SideShow
