Rob Blake learned about the importance of preparation while working on his family's farm. Growing up in Simcoe, Ontario, Blake watched his father, Robert, constantly delve into the small details of tilling the land for corn, soy beans and wheat. It taught the middle of the three Blake boys that meticulous planning always increases the likelihood of success. "You never see people fail because of being over-prepared, but you see people fail from being not well prepared," said Blake, one of the best all-around defensemen of his generation, last week. "I think that's something I've always taken with me, even when I played. It all started with the way I was raised." read more http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/...ngs-legend-rob-blake-ready-right-team-ship-gm