Wednesday "Knight" wisdom about being prepared

Yesterday, I had an interview for a marketing executive job. I had to prepare by exploring my past experience with SEO and Facebook marketing, tools that would help me nail the job interview. Checking the performance of advertising instead of selling Verizon phone plans back to people? Sign me up! However, the recruiter asked questions that threw me for a loop.

KPI? Email marketing? These were foreign concepts to me that caught me off guard. As a result, I left the interview feeling like I missed my opportunity, left to continue my job search. No, I don't plan on leaving this any time soon (knock on wood). However, it's something to get me in a better position for the future.

But let's steer back to the topic of getting prepared. There are various things a person can prepare for, including a test or date. The Vegas Golden Knights are familiar with this concept, specifically since their schedule will be tough to start the season. All that preparation will get them to another hot start.

But what lessons can be taken away from getting ready for battle? How can Mark Stone, Adin Hill, and the Golden Knights prepare for another tough season? The art of preparing is a complex one, filled with superstitions and odd routines. But here's how you can get ready for the hockey season.

How to prepare for the upcoming Vegas Golden Knights season

The Vegas Golden Knights have different routines for preparing for the upcoming game. For example, fans can find Adin Hill stretching between the pipes before the game starts. He also gets his skates ready by running through them on the ice. That way, there isn't any dullness or slow movements when he's on the ice.

Mark Stone and the Golden Knights forwards engage in a friendly shootaround where they practice shooting with Hill. It's about finding the net and preparing the shot for the game. If they enter the game "raw turkey," they could go cold for the rest of the game.

So how can you prepare? For one, stretching can help. You don't want to pull a muscle when rooting for the home team. Get those arms stretched and those hamstrings loose because there's plenty of jumping up and down to be had. Also, get those vocal chords ready because the Golden Knights will score plenty of goals. You can't have that voice cracked like you're going through puberty, you know?

It doesn't matter what your pre-game routine is, as long as you're ready for more Golden Knights hockey. The team wants to bring another championship back to Las Vegas, meaning it's time to get out the superstitions. Stretch out those hamstrings and obliques because you don't want to have a bad injury when cheering for the home team.