What I do, for a conti semi-hot start on level ground, is...
1. Pat my head and rub my tummy
2. Flick the fuel pump on and off quickly five to seven times depending on the height of my shortest passenger
3. Say a short prayer
4. ....
Oh wait a minute, that's right. I don't any of those old wives tales and make up bull**** as I go along.
I just do what the AFM/AOM says on any type I fly - and LO AND BEHOLD.... it works every time.
Who'd have thought the AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER would know the best way to start their aircraft, ey?
/End rant.