Self Improvement: Essence of Man

There is an unlimited amount of potential in every human being. Part of life is utilized only through making serious strides towards this potential. I have been on a program of self improvement both physical, artistic, and mental. I have taken myself from a C student to consistently achieving a 4.0 each and every semester. I have dropped from 300 pounds to 230 and continue to improve my body. I have learned Koine Greek, Hebrew, and Latin. Greek has become a passion. I am approaching the last summer vacation I will every have, and I will be using it to redouble my efforts at becoming more human. One more year of college will follow. Here are my goals for this final summer vacation:

1. Get below 200 pounds for the first time since sixth grade. (I am a college Junior)
2. Learn Theological German so I can advance my understanding of my scholarly discipline
3. Improve my greek vocabulary to include the entire list of words in the New Testament
4. Devote myself to prayer and contemplation for one hour each and every day.

Goals are useless without a plan and so here is my plan:

1. Work out 6 days a week and follow a strict quality meal and supplement plan.
2. Spend 3 days a week learning German basics and theological vocabulary
3. Learn 5 Greek vocabulary words from the New Testament everyday.
4. Take up my name sake Daniel's schedule of prayer. I will wake up in the morning shower, read, and pray. Pray before lunch time, and pray nightly for 15 minutes minimum. 30 minutes in the morning

This blog will be my record place. I will hold myself accountable here. I will make it public even if no one ever reads it. I will strive to be more human by coming closer to God. Yet, I will not forget my body or pure humanity. I will report my progress not only in terms of quantifiable results, but also by expressing my growing humanity. There is a potential in every man, and I will strive to reach mine. Above all else is to love God with everything, and to love each other more than myself.