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.
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