11 MAFIA TIPS FOR EVERYDAY LIVING
1. Hide the gun and move the old man across the street.
Honor family values
Gangsters teach the younger generation from an early age to respect boundaries, hierarchy and age.
Usually the one who gets the most influence is the one who becomes the main breadwinner in the family.
2. Why are the gangsters in the newspapers always so old?
Love what you do and you won't have "work days" in your life
If you look at the members of the mafia, old gangsters are found not only in the mafia top brass, but also among the rank-and-file "workers." And all because they like what they do. You can offer an old thief a billion dollars, but he will refuse, and then try to steal it from you. He lives and breathes the business.
3. Gangsters don't write notes.
Hone your memory.
Calls to girls of easy behavior, little black notebooks, e-mail correspondence-all of these things prosecutors can use against a gangster to put him behind bars. If you do write anything, every word should be as carefully calibrated as if you were writing for the front page of Time magazine. This will help you a lot.
4. Three will keep a secret if two of them are dead.
The Hard Truths of Life.
Trust is extremely important in the mob world. In the business world, it is just as important. You have tremendous power if you are trusted. And if you team up with one or two people you can trust, that's already a success.
Many gangsters have died because of secrets. Smart mobsters stick to those who can be trusted, even if those people have some past misdeeds. If you are already in the circle of trust, use that advantage. But don't offer loyalty to just anyone, or you will be used or your trust will be abused.
5. A gangster's word is gold.
He who reaches the highest level of trust inevitably faces prosperity
6. Turn trash into gold.
Sniff out opportunities.
Look past what everyone else is passing by. You can discern potential and become one of those who see more and beyond. What do others find unappealing? Roll up your sleeves and do what you have to do. Remember that opportunities are everywhere. That's what the Mafia is famous for, finding a way to make money everywhere and doing it fast.
7. Shoot the target or yourself.
Respect the chain of command.
Hierarchy helps employees remember who to listen to. And leaders don't forget that they are responsible for the orders they give. All this helps the train come on schedule, so to speak.
8. Talk less.
In the understatement lies the power of wisdom. If you keep your mouth shut, you show your discipline and rise above an ocean of talkers. In addition, an extra word often turns out to be an embarrassment. The less you talk, the greater the chance that you will be heard when you do take the floor. A true Mafioso does not mince words, and behaves decently even under provocative circumstances.
9. How do you kill a victim without a weapon?
Motivate Your People
Being able to see the potential and influence people to inspire them to do things is the hallmark of a leader. Inspire your world, and that world will expand by leaps and bounds.
10. Become a mediator in disputes and learn the art of compromise
Guarantee that everyone in your organization is fair and objective. Get rid of all internal resentments. Ensure that the parties do not try to argue endlessly for their truth. If you can do all this, performance will improve.
Imagine a world in which people sit down at a table, discuss problems, and resolve arguments the same day. It's a mob world. Gangsters know that grudges hinder growth, that heated arguments lead to trouble. Become an arbitrator and invite employees to discuss problems today.
11. The "bad guys" have thin skin: never embarrass people in front of others
Don't bug people in public. It won't make you look better, but it will backfire in ways that you can't even imagine. A face-to-face conversation will put the employee on the right track, but a public flogging will make him weaker, and maybe even lead to thoughts of revenge.
