Buckling down a Viking is tough

As you know, I am a viking.  Vikings, especially this one, pride themselves on spontaneity and sporadic bouts of concentrated effort (i.e. fatal blows with one swing of the battle-axe).  But sometimes, these unquestionably wicked sweet character traits can be used as an excuse to not effectively plan ahead and be more impulsive rather than intentional.

SO!  This Viking is spending 45 days exploring the power of discipline.  Spiritually, practically, and personally things are getting buckled down.  This will be used as my online journal of what I discover.


SPIRITUALLY: 
For 7 weeks I will be exploring different spiritual disciplines utilized by many Church fathers.  This week, Starting this Journal/writing is where I begin.  (COMING SOON:

PRACTICALLY: 
No more eating out because I am too lazy to make a lunch or cook or go to the store.
All purchases over $25 must be planned and budgeted for, no spontaneous acquisitions.  
During the work-week, I will go to bed before 11:30pm and arrive at the office no later than 8:30am unless planned for. 

PERSONALLY: 
I will shave every 2 days and keep an appearance of "Pride in Hygiene".
No more caffeine (I am going to be grumpy).
No adult beverages.

These are some things I am doing!  Where could you increase your discipline to be more effective in life?


Ivan the Viking