Show up, execute the best plan possible, then pick out lessons of value later on. How simple and difficult is that? I’m all for traditions that advocate that approach.
As far as the others go, I would examine their methods with a wary eye; I’ve seen too many people hide behind platitudes, justifying their lack of results with corroded ideals.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
You could show up late, fashionably late no less, sporting last year’s Ascot with Ms “I’ll do anything for a drink”, hanging on your shoulder. Then you could casually stroll over to the punch bowl, while all eyes are fixed upon you, saying, “…….your line here……”
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“Your clothes. Give them to me.” Haha!
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