Rest Day Read February 22, 2011

Rest Day Read (SR-76)
The Viking Laws
I don't really know for sure who wrote the Viking Laws.  In fact, I cannot even recollect where I originally ran into them, but I am grateful to have found them. There almost has to be some fantastic legend that goes along with their origin. A great wisdom flows through, around and into the Viking Laws, no matter where their origin lies.
The Viking Laws work very well as a road map in a football strength & conditioning environment.  The attack mode and human weapon philosophy required to prepare one to physically, mentally and emotionally compete is mapped out in the Viking Laws. 
Believe me, there is a lot to be learned in these 138 words. 

THE VIKING LAWS

• 1. BE BRAVE AND AGGRESSIVE
      • BE DIRECT
      • GRAB ALL OPPORTUNITIES
      • USE VARYING METHODS OF ATTACK
      • BE VERSATILE AND AGILE
      • ATTACK ONE TARGET AT A TIME
      • DON’T PLAN EVERYTHING IN DETAIL
      • USE TOP QUALITY WEAPONS
  
  2. BE PREPARED
      • KEEP WEAPONS IN GOOD CONDITION
      • KEEP IN SHAPE
      • FIND GOOD BATTLE COMRADES
      • AGREE ON IMPORTANT POINTS
      • CHOOSE ONE CHIEF
  
  3. BE A GOOD MERCHANT
      • FIND OUT WHAT THE MARKET NEEDS
      • DON’T PROMISE WHAT YOU CANNOT DELIVER
      • DON’T DEMAND OVERPAYMENT
      • ARRANGE THINGS SO THAT YOU CAN RETURN
  
  4. KEEP THE CAMP IN ORDER
      • KEEP THINGS TIDY AND ORGANIZED
      • ARRANGE ENJOYABLE ACTIVITIES WHICH STRENGTHEN THE GROUP
      • MAKE SURE EVERYBODY DOES USEFUL WORK
      • CONSULT ALL MEMBERS OF THE GROUP FOR ADVICE