BE LIKE BOND at 55 Years Old | Operation: PINNACLE | 007 Experiences

Well, maybe not be EXACTLY like Bond, but my journey to capture the more aspirational aspects of James Bond has been an ongoing one...but in the lead up to my 55th Birthday I knew I had to amp up the intensity! Focusing on fitness, health, nutrition, career, community, and happiness, I set upon to create a new process to become the best version of myself. But did it work? Watch the experience using 007 moments to reshape turning 55 years old...
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When David is not running an advertising and marketing company, his hobby is The Bond Experience which is primarily a video blog where he discusses Bond experiences and the people and brands that help to create those experiences...
The mantra of living like Bond, one moment at a time emanates from a concept of experiencing the joy of collecting small moments in life that add up to amazing journeys and stories....whether it's through style, locations, literature, fitness, and the movies themselves the world of Bond is explored through its people and their stories.
Ultimately though, The Bond Experience channel is a celebration of the James Bond franchise and the many people that form a true community. Our core mission is to create a strong connection in the Bond community amongst all the fans, regardless of interest or demographic.
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The Bond Experience is not affiliated with any James Bond copyright holder and is an unofficial entity.

[@05Rudey]

I left Uni at 160 pounds fit as a fiddle, after a few years of work I ballooned to about 230 pounds. At Uni, I walked, cycled everywhere, couldn't afford fast food, had two part time jobs that were mostly on my feet as well as belonging to a cross country running team for the Uni team, then after graduation to a 9-to-5 job, where I drove into the office car park, sat all day, got drive through meals and when I got home, sat on a couch watching TV until bed, so looking back it was no surprise the weight piled on. That was hard to reverse the damage but I managed to get back down to 175 pounds, I took up hiking as well as a diet & daily exercise regime. I think James Bond was a massive influence on that journey.

[@rovercoupe7104]

Happy birthday. M.

[@alamore5084]

Work is a killer. Well done for fighting back!

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

Craig brought his " A " game coming out of the water and inspired men all over the world.

[@simoneravenda5252]

Iam 37 rite now, but lots of people always tell me that the real life for a man starts at 50, if ill b able to look like you when i'll reach that age i'am pretty sure that that advice was a real thing, keep the great work David 🍗🍗🍗🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪

[@colinhanna1640]

Every second of that was just open, honest and brilliant. That's very rare . Thanks David .

[@pd1323]

Bond aspirational living is a great scaffolding to build oneself. Far from a frivolous endeavour, Bond provides a creative male with the benchmark to visualise ultimate masculine success.

[@pupupupu7323]

Happy Birthday Mr. Bond from germany!

[@shelleydiamond6468]

70 year old woman here & my fitness became a real priority for me after 2 children and in my 40's. Still a great priority ... you look great @ 55 David and will be for as long as you have the joy in it !

[@nickkambitis5340]

I’m 56 and when I’m out on a ride ( I cycle almost every day) in the rain or sunshine I think of all those guys my age stretched out on their sofas eating pizza vegetating on game shows or ice road truckers! And give myself a little smile! Fitness keeps your mind happy as well as your body. I’m always happy to take my shirt off on a beach knowing that I ‘don’t’ look like Daniel Craig, but I’m as fit as I can be! And happy. Love your honesty.

[@frederickooi392]

happy birthday David!! you look super fit man, great inspiration for me!

[@Mr.Wayne.1]

55? More like 45, David. You look amazing!💪 great video as always. Also Happy (late) Birthday

[@dereklewis4321]

55 dang, man hasn't aged in a decade.

[@daveman7733]

24:53 - 25:15 is the exact reason I enjoy this channel so much!

[@philhotmailcom]

Thank you, David. Just, thank you.

[@gordontweston]

Happy birthday! You don’t look near it. I’m 53 and my closest to Bond (apart from talking on phone to Sir Roger Moore in 1989) was when I lived on Lake Como in my little house in 2006 driving along the lake in my Almera(!) listening to ‘You Know My Name’ on my MP3 player 😆

[@alanaronald244]

Happy birthday you ageless Bondian, you!

[@VictoryReverseMortgage]

Happy birthday David! 55 is the new 45, if you can harness all of your wisdom and experience, but still be useful, not immature!

[@markhollis8000]

Thank you David! I'm 52 and in recent months I have noticed quickness in muscle loss and I also have high blood pressure. I know there are a number of things to do, but I get despondent because of the age I am and I not in shape as I used to be many years ago. You have inspired that it is possible to feel, look and be better, and more energised. Many thanks!

[@NitroAdventure]

Happy birthday David, I hope the next 55 years are just as amazing as the last.

[@paullondon5332]

Hi David, happy birthday- I’m 60 and still on the Bond journey (and fitter than 40!)

[@andymiller727]

Happy Birthday David , we share the same birthday , apart from I’ve got 3 years on you Keep up the good work , know it appreciated

[@MrLucidjake]

The happiest of birthdays to you, David!

[@johnsimmons831]

Goes to show that the journey is never perfectly linear. Peaks and valleys all the way. But if you persist, those valleys get a little shallower.

[@pdfarrelly]

Snap, we share a birthday. Happy Birthday David.

[@rogersfamilytravels355]

Happy Birthday David I hope you have many more to come.

[@martinh8589]

This was a great video, thank you David. I can only aspire to look like you do at 55! I love your goal setting beyond just the physical and finding balance with everything else. Definitely some pearls of wisdom along the way too. I'm motivated!

[@Radhatter1]

I’m 65 in March and like you I’ve been climbing all the time. I’ve just retired and hove the physical aesthetic you showed us of you 2 years ago. I used Daniel Craig as my goal and I appreciate this video.

[@gustavel6333]

David lover the positive attitude. Thanks for putting this out threre

[@seanwarren5613]

Happy Birthday David! Here's to Operation Pinnacle and the next 55 years..!!💪We should have had at least two more Bond films by then..

[@jonastiger1000]

HAPPY BONDIAN BIRTHDAY, David 💐🎊🎁🎂

[@chobson8602]

Moore was older,. You are still the American Bond, Jimmy Bond!

[@lesslinn5612]

Nice one David. As a PT just be mindful about using ab roller ensure your core is engaged and tilt pelvis before using…….protect that back!! 😊👍

[@greatwuta]

Happy Birthday David

[@teamhonzilla]

Happy birthday David 🍻🥳🥳🥳

[@kevinjohnson8815]

Happy Birthday David!!

[@richardhodgson7443]

Happy birthday David, 🎉 sending well wishes from across the pond in the UK

[@The123455021]

You look great James. I'm heading to Planet Fitness. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@johnathantownsley6170]

Happy birthday David 👍🏻

[@onifrakimarq7663]

Happy Birthday David!

[@paulhough777]

Hi David, Great post I was 55 too just over a month ago so welcome to the club! Thanks for the inspiring words!

[@PhilippVoegtli]

Happy Birthday David.

[@johnseeger9083]

Happy Birthday, David! I’m a few years older than you (ok, a dozen) and still work hard at fitness. I’m not as successful anymore, but any success is worth the effort! Cheers JR Seeger Old warrior/new novelist

[@Teedo_Don]

Happy Birthday my fellow Aquarius. Love the channel. We have very similar interests pertaining to Bond- style, Luxury and just having your own way of doing EVERYTHING. 🥂

[@ianskelly6911]

Good video David and well done for being in good shape, you look younger now than the before picture so it goes to show the difference it makes

[@heikowallauer]

Happy Birthday, David! All the best wishes!

[@MartinMcguire318]

Happy birthday David. 55??? no way sorry thought you was younger. Keep up the great work Sir.

[@ae2350]

Happy Belated Birthday David! Always an inspiration!

[@goncalocardoso3745]

Happy birthday David! The work you’ve been doing for this community is amazing.

[@AKEFMA]

First and foremost, THANK YOU for this video! I am your senior by 2 weeks...my birthday is January 17th ,1968. It is extremely inspiring to see another 55 year old male in shape, doing well, and loving life in a HEALTHY manner! I am a physician, as well as a Bond fanatic, and I too was very driven by Daniel Craig to be the best version of myself. If he could do it, so could I. Another inspiration and fellow 55 year old is Jason Statham, who is in phenomenal shape, who also reminded me that being in the mid 50's does NOT mean that we're at the start of the "end". I also exercise daily, I eat very clean, and I have found that life is way more enjoyable when health and fitness are a priority. I feel better now than I ever have! Love your channel!!!!

[@AnakinSkywalker-dr3gt]

Like your inspiration was and will always be Bond I've gotta say and i think i can speak in behalf of many people that follow you that you are an inspiration for us. Seeing a man in his 50s having so much care with how he looks and ages after all inspires me(a teen) to also try to be the best version of myself and take the best care of myself.( Clothing, style , physical form and just the way i carry myself) Thank you David!

[@agent00asmr]

Great Video!! I am only three years behind you myself. And I really need to start a workout routine again. I loved the dancing around, because I will do that from time to time as a feel good thing. It kind of reminds me of Jack Lemmon. In almost all his movies he would do some kind of self dancing thing, goofing around, but just a feel good thing to do. It does make you feel good to just be a little quirky and not care. At our age I don't think it can be said enough!!! STRETCHING!! Stretch and stretch some more. I started throwing my back out a few years ago, and the stretching makes all the difference in the world.

[@jsadowski5]

Great video ! Thanks for the inspiration and happy birthday!🍸

[@richarddunn504]

Happy birthday David, nice video, today 1st Feb is my birthday, my wife bought me the N. Peal 007 Henley, which I think has some nicer detail than the movie Rag & Bone version. 👍 Keep up the good work.

[@samfisher9070]

Happy Birthday, man. I will turn 57 on 02-02. Love this channel. Sending you STRENGTH & FOCUS!!!

[@chadchampion9996]

happy birthday david 🎉

[@sistraininggear1053]

I've had a similar ab roller for 20 years, one of the best little workout tools there is!

[@matthewsmith5021]

Happy Birthday David 🎉

[@donjames7647]

Happy birthday , dame you look incredible for 55 , shocked . How amazing you look

[@shoheithemoney720]

I'm Bond at 25 years old, I love flirting with women and working out to be fit like Craig's Bond. I always employ pick-up lines from James Bond, it feels great to be a single yohng guy obsessed with the 007 life.

[@gmshadowtraders]

Only 11k views.... nobody wants to put in the hard yards. This instantaneous gratification and short-cut answer to everything is the problem.

[@michaelfoster7300]

I love this ! Maxing out life in all areas that matter -especially through the guiding lens of Bond -is the whole reason we are here ! We are out here to grow and expand -it makes one feel better to do so ! Cheers to your new year of life -excited to see your continued growth into the future !

[@james3462]

Another great video. Happy Birthday David!

[@aca99da]

Happy birthday David! Love this video, I found it very motivational. It's good every so often to take the time to reflect in life on where you are and where you want to be.

[@MAXdori]

You look great David! Don’t apologize for flexing up and being proud of what you’ve achieved physically. You have planted these ideas - this motivation in so many of us to push ourselves towards our best selves for where we are in life. Thank you and continued good health in all aspects of life and wellbeing!

[@spaztekwarrior]

Happy birthday !! April of ‘66 for me.

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

55? Well done, James!

[@Jagman58]

Happy birthday for yesterday. Just a short message, I've been watching your channel for some years, very good by the way, but not made my opinions or myself known to you. My reason for commenting today is because this video was particularly inspiring. Tomorrow this Englishman, even though is senior to you by nearly 10 years, is going back to the gym to get "fit for my age". Last thing, at some point in the future I would like to put my opinion on No Time to Die as to why I'm slightly in the camp of your friend Joe when it comes to your slight negativity on this particular film. If you're interested in my theory please let me know. Happy birthday again.

[@lorraineandalcampos296]

Happy Birthday David! As a fellow 1968 baby, I really appreciate your inspiring journey video sharing your experiences, tips, and above all passion for life as well as Bond. Wishing you many more years of health and happiness!

[@playarabbit]

I'm 42 as of Feb 9th working on a key look should be every man's goal, Ladies take care of themselves, so Being like Bond is being aware that there's always room for improvement.

[@matthewwhitney1693]

Happy birthday David, thank you for the hours and hours and hours of quality fun entertainment all the best to you sir.

[@michaelstocklin9080]

Happy birthday David. thanks for the channel its fun! right now my lady has me in shape enough to hike ~10 miles, ideally every day. i do like to bring the champagne and proper glasses, cause James Bond... previously its when i worked at two yoga studios at the same time.

[@05Rudey]

I honestly thought you were my age, i'm 47. So you are doing something right.

[@anthonythomas8739]

Great video David. Thanks for the inspiration and this community ! And happy birthday- today is my wife’s birthday as well !

[@daviddixon920]

Happy birthday to a TRUE hero....THANK YOU for giving us the kind of inspirational message we've been in need of lately.

[@chrisalcala1396]

I do dips at my work gym every day....they are great for keeping the neck nice and firm.

[@fabiansuarez523]

Happy birthday, you are very authentic and motivational. Hope you the best and " Pinnacle Operation never dies"

[@Indalo6]

Happy Birthday! As they say many happy returns! Thank you for the video. It was something I needed to hear today.

[@ronhenriques9228]

I can't even begin to tell you how refreshing it is to see someone with a personal gym that doesn't include a bench, barbells or machines. I'm a lean guy and with my genetics it's nearly impossible for me to put on a lot of weight. Friends say that I'm blessed, but when I was young I wanted the big shoulders and big chest almost like Schwarzenegger. All the guys I know who used bench presses and machines to become like that are now out of shape with man boobs. You put too much weight on eventually as you get older everything will eventually stretch or sag. None of us can beat the clock. I'll be 50 next year and I'm happy to be lean and what's kept me physically fit for so long are pushing and pulling exercises mostly involving my own body weight. I still use a chin up bar that my dad bought me 40 years ago. I still have the old Dan Lurie plated dumbbells he left me. I follow a similar diet thanks to my parents who started me out very young and also never drank around me which is perhaps why I've stayed away from alcohol having only 3 to 4 drinks a year. Great video man, thanks for being so open and candid. Keep up the good work. Not sure Bond would approve of you cutting down your drinking though. P S. There's a great interview out there with 70-year-old actor Stephen Lang who revealed that after bulking up for the first AVATAR, his body was surprisingly brittle. He's slimmer now but claims he's more fit than before thanks to Bikram Yoga. Something to consider trying as we all get older. I know I am.

[@canadianwildbush7728]

Happy birthday! David! Great video as always!

[@j.st.jamesesq.9599]

Happy Birthday, David. May you enjoy this trip around the sun, and many more to come! Thank you for all your great content.

[@yankeechicken61]

Very clever and fun way to psyche yourself into a self improvement regimen.

[@FehadBilgramiChannel1]

Happy Birthday mate; you have done really well keeping fit and healthy as well as keeping the channel going so well. The message from this video is brilliant and encapsulates what you are - authentically you. Bond is a great motivation; but you are a great example of your best self. Kudos!

[@BondRichBond]

What a fantastic video David. It perfectly captures various aspects of my life and the thoughts (and fears) that it appears, we all have. I thought it was only me that had a Bond dance/walk too…. 😁 👍

[@manueldelapena7431]

Congratulations and Happy Birthday David! Keep on keepin’ on and thanks for taking us on your journey! Cheers! 🍸👍🏽

[@AlexanderOnHisDay]

Happy birthday! 🎉 Wish you all the best and thank you so much for what you! You are truly an ispiration!

[@jaysterling26]

1:51 :my 'This is me?!' moment on Saturday- getting my passport photos from a photo booth. I actually thought some OAP didn't collect his snaps. But I then shaved and added some Grecian 2000 for the reshoot. Not so much , 'Pinnacle ' ( new Bond title ?) but ,'constant calibration ' for me ( e.g. intermittent fasting). Hope the meal went well, Sir.Cheers.

[@k31rifleman]

Thanks David I’m 52 I lift 3 days a week and run 3 5k’s a week (then lift after my running) Just bought the Perfect push-ups❤️. Abd roller coming soon Stay strong brother!💪🏼😏😎

[@jproog41]

Happy birthday!! Thank you for this video. And Tang! Love it. Had that a bit when I was a kid. Thanks for the info on your diet as well.

[@craigwright3792]

Happy delayed birthday David. That video was spot on. Hit 40 myself this year and everything you spoke about I could relate to. Keep up the great work. Always makes me smile.

[@pd1323]

David I hear you say you don't take supplements. Did you know 50% Americans are deficient in magnesium, and a leading symptom of magnesium deficiency is anxiety/depression? As a nutritionist and someone on their own Operation Pinnacle, I would highly suggest you (and your wife) get a routine blood test to see how your nutrient levels look. I'm booking my mother in for one next month as I would rank in No.1 on list of importance moving forward on a quest for excellence. I hope you and others read this and it makes a difference. Something everyone should do at least every five years.

[@candidaprout2401]

Woah good advice

[@samuelwjjp]

Happy Birthday David! Thanks for the content and the awesome reviews, interviews and experiences you bring to the James Bond Community

[@user-qb6gt3eq1i]

Happy birthday from Bulgaria, brother! ❤️🤜🤛

[@Torment92121]

Happy birthday! This was the best Bond therapy. You give great advice on life with and beyond Bond. Thanks for reminding us how important balance is.

[@shyamprasadtr]

Belated birthday wishes David! Wonderful video

[@yestoadventure007]

Sounds "Operation Pinnacle" was a complete success! Congratulations David, that was some wonderfully solid observations and insights. It's not the destination it's the journey and it matters how you feel, not how you look that is true measure of fitness. Much happiness and success on your continued journey and happy birthday!

[@thepa1]

Congratulations on operation pinnacle David. Your videos and podcasts are great motivation for me. Thank you. Hope you had a great birthday.

[@leenelson5805]

Excellent video David. 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing your personal journey.

[@RolandHulme]

I loved this video! It resonated pretty hard when you were talking about growing up with your grandmother as your neighbor and your Star Wars figures to keep you company. I grew up on a farm and it was exactly like that! My best friend was my dog! Also, at 4:55 - look what a Hollywood couple you both look like!

[@rmartins1984]

Great video David! I've been thinking about changing my routine too recently. You just gave me more motivation.

[@DanBauer35]

Thanks for sharing your experience, David ! Happy BDay 👊

[@MrRichulan]

Happy birthday, and what an honest speech, which is inspirational for all of us!