Wednesday, February 23, 2011

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

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