You'll need to be handy with a sword:
And a good swimmer:
Knowing your dragons is essential:
Make sure you pack a brolly as well:
Remember that patience is a virtue:
Especially when dealing with politics:
Be wary of distractions:
Always keep one eye on the future:
Keep your dragons close:
And your friends closer:
You'll need them when facing your enemies:
And they'll need you too:
Above all else though, remember to expect the unexpected:
Read the books that inspired the hit Dreamworks films!
How To Train Your Dragon, the books by Cressida Cowell, are available from all good bookshops.