Highest Paid Mafia Boss Discusses His Steps to Success

The dark side of the mob. How Michael Franzese, the highest paid Mafia boss since Al Capone, one day decided to walk away from the life.
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[@Jay-hr3rh]

My father told me, "never think you have the upper hand on someone". He was the wisest man I knew.

[@bikelifemark0161]

i dnt no my father

[@bikelifemark0161]

a wise man once told his misses fukall because he wise

[@Jay-hr3rh]

@@bikelifemark0161 Did your mother keep him away from you?

[@Shane-5150]

Mama told me, when I was young, Come sit beside me, my only son. And listen closely to what I say And if you do this it'll help you some sunny day. Take your time, don't live too fast. Troubles will come and they will pass. You'll find a slut toy. Yeah you'll find love. And don't forget son, there is someone up above. -Ecclestriles 90:12

[@Ionlydategoodgirls]

Prophet Alabamian ​@@Shane-5150

[@drcharlesbombay]

“The misery that you’re going through now might be your blessing later on...”

[@Willywilliamsoutdoors]

My father always said, it’s best to let everyone think you’re stupid, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt

[@Shane-5150]

Wow. Your dad was Mark Twain?

[@DanielF892]

@@Shane-5150bro really. 😂

[@abeautifulcountry9353]

This reminds me of my brother in law. When I first met him, he lived in a squat, was fresh out of college and selling socks at the market. In 10 years (after a few business failures, he hit big) and he was worth over 28 million USD. The whole family went on holiday and I had the opportunity to observe him more closely and began to see why he had became so successful: As we had arrived at the hotel late, we all went to bed. He said he was going to the bar for one drink. The next morning, at breakfast everyone knew him and said Hi as he passed. He was friendly, funny and quite unassuming - he also spoke to people as if they knew a lot more than him and he learnt something from them. This I found out was an act, as I saw his holiday reading material - he had all the latest business magazines, books etc. In addition to his fantastic people skills, despite his early business failures, he never complained, he moved on and always, always knew he would make it and be rich.

[@Bambotb]

So which business made him rich?

[@abeautifulcountry9353]

@@Bambotb It was an internet based business - this was in the early 2000's. It really began when walking down the street on his way to a meeting, he asked a passing man his way to a particular building. The man told him and asked him why he was going there - he told him that he had a business proposal. The man was intrigued, introduced himself (he was the owner of a rival company) and that morning they agreed to go into partnership together.

[@TwilightMoon113]

@@abeautifulcountry9353 WOW. If that's all true, that's an incredible twist of fate.

[@abeautifulcountry9353]

@@TwilightMoon113 Yes it's all true. He experienced years of business failure though - he started with a market stall, then a clothes shop, then two cafes (one he spent thousands on refurbishing, but couldn't open as he was unable to obtain the right license). He also opened a nightclub for a short while. They were either failures or moderate successes. He then saw an opportunity connected with the internet and his fortune came. As I said before, I never saw him bitter or angry at his failures, he just knew he was going to be very rich one day. I believe that this certainly led him to that serendipitous meeting that day.

[@TwilightMoon113]

@@abeautifulcountry9353 dag on! So what kind of internet business did he start?

[@craigb4449]

There is zero loyalty. Always someone who is envious and wants your spot no matter what.

[@stevenlowe3245]

Tend to other's self interest. Loyalty lasts only as long as the other guys self interests are being met.

[@ry9348]

Sometimes I think if individuals spent the time they had being envious working on their achievements & goals, they would be more successful. When one is successful, no one will be able to take your place, no matter how hard someone may try. Then there are others that ride on the back of others because they can't make it on their own & need others to help them. However, what happens when the person whose back you are tryna ride on pushes you off? One has to get back up on their own. No one wants to carry a person on their back forever. When one is capable of working at success on their own, they don't need to ride on others backs. That is the same with using popularity, as an example. You can hang around someone for their popularity & status, but as soon as that popular & status oriented person leaves, so will the popularity & status. I have seen it many times. One should work for what they want & not expect others to give it to them. Easy come easy go. If one gains things easily, they can just as easily lose it, too.

[@Biggu_faza]

Don't worry about that just be yourself.he/she can actually take your spot. that's why you constantly look to better yourself .. if you aren't getting constant challenge daily then it means you are comfortable nd that zone really is unpredictable nd dissapoints all the time..

[@susanahasan1134]

very true indeed

[@francistom6172]

When it comes to investment and trading in the cryptocurrency market I also trust Mrs Brandi j Adams for her trading skills and strategies.

[@milkaclara1994]

"do your best and delegate the rest". Wow we have the same mantra

[@kestrel09]

Rule 1 in The Rules of Power: Don’t outshine the master

[@duewhit310]

(Especially if he wants you to)

[@user-Magdalene]

@@duewhit310 good point

[@duewhit310]

@@user-Magdalene especially in Russia

[@user-Magdalene]

Thanks for the rules.❤️

[@duewhit310]

@@user-Magdalene just a hunch. I dont make rules

[@ronaldkirkland9859]

That might just be my favorite video I've ever seen on KZbin. 100% bravo

[@RobertMalasha]

" Do what you do best , and delegate the rest " 👏🏿🇿🇲

[@DrNick-mb9df]

Yes however be careful who you have doing the work. Paid enemies abound when the chips are down for them. Remain informed and vigilant. Keep Aiming High Always

[@GranTube]

What is delegate?

[@lorenzob3400]

I tell my three sons, treat people the way you want to be treated, the way you would want someone to treat your mom, your son or daughter.

[@marcusbannie3291]

You hit the point mama

[@mariannasantorinaiou3535]

EXACTLY!!!!!👍🌹🥰🙏😘🧚‍♀️

[@jessiiestephens542]

I did to

[@vancouverrealestate2766]

Treat people the way they way they want to be treated not how you want to be treated

[@valberlin9239]

This video is grossly underrated. 🙂

[@hannahschultz9074]

Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance- wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life..

[@aliciabennett9216]

@Hassan muhammad Bogobiri O' Yes I'm a living testimony of Mrs Serenay.

[@cedricjiosh6935]

@Edwin◾ I truly agree with you on that,

[@cedricjiosh6935]

I must say crypto is the future and with the way Bitcoin is climbing so high it's really advisable for people to invest now.,

[@davidvogel3921]

I've got interest in investing but I'm afraid of doing it on my own to avoid losses,

[@davidvogel3921]

Thanks you all for good recommendation

[@c.galindo9639]

Nice. I can really relate to this advice as that’s how I usually think and have thought of being since I was younger. It made me an outcast but I stayed true to myself and my principles. It’s a must to have. Excellent advice

[@robinsonjon8632]

*Unfortunately, no one can live this life without MONEY. We are forced to work and chase after Money to pay rent and bills. May GOD bless everyone with enough money and relieve us of money anxiety. Amen*

[@robinsonjon8632]

Getting money is an issue that everyone has needs in order to live a better and luxurious life. Life was difficult for me until i began trading,and I'm now earning a lot of money even with the current crash happening in the trading market. I still make gains using a better strategies....

[@robinsonjon8632]

Being earning $2,900 on every $200 lnvested in the space of 7trading days

[@roelrudd6118]

Amen to the prayer.

[@muawuyaadamu4043]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@samuelteddy.439]

@@robinsonjon8632 Not only that.

[@atlas4225]

Worth listening to from time to time, if for no other reason than to stay in check.

[@raymondotoole2600]

Manners don’t cost. Something my parents taught me at young since I could talk. Love them for that

[@johngood1808]

When I was in my teens, my father & me were at a friend of my father's house & the friend had served us tea or coffee & I had "mistook" the salt bowl for the sugar bowl & put salt in my beverage. Instead of asking his friend for another cup, he DRANK my beverage! At almost 69, I still think about this every once in a while!

[@DrNick-mb9df]

You never know someone until you know what they want 😮. Keep Aiming High Always

[@DrNick-mb9df]

It also depends on how you say something….for example….”Excuse Me….”

[@jesusisking3814]

If you die tonight, do you know where you're going? Did you know that Jesus Christ is THE Truth, the life and the only way to Heaven? Revelation 20:15 ''Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.'' Through Jesus Christ, God offers you a FREE gift - forgiveness. All you need to do is repent, turn away from your sins and evil ways, from now on put your faith completely in Jesus Christ and be obedient to Him. Biblical explanation of the Gospel: God doesn’t want anybody in hell, but you must understand why we deserve hell and why those who refuse to live under His authority will go there. He gave us the law (Ten Commandments) not to make us righteous, but rather to show us our sin (Romans 3:20). God gave us free will and since Adam sinned in the garden, sin is the nature of our flesh and we ALL have sinned. (Romans 3:23) The law demands death to those who sin (Romans 6:23). Since we have all sinned, we all deserve hell. Revelation 21:8 says that all liars will go to hell. Yes, even if you have lied once in your life, you are sentenced to hell - that's how high God's standards are of moral perfection because God is holy and righteous, there is not one sin in Him. For someone to be justified before holy God they have to be sinless, that's why everyone need Jesus Christ - for He lived a sinless life, died on the cross and rose from the dead on the third day. None of us are good in God’s eyes, because for God good means moral perfection. We all have broken God’s commandments, we all have sinned in our lives so none of us are good. ‘’For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.’’ (James 2:10). Our carnal mind is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's moral law and it never will (Romans 8:7). We hate the thought of God for the same reason a criminal hates a policeman - we know we have sinned against God and are guilty of it and we don't want to be damned. No good works will ever save you. You can't earn salvation by good works, because God will judge us for our sin. Good News is that Jesus Christ lived a perfect, holy, sinless life and He died for our sins according to the Scriptures, He was buried and He was raised from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.’’ (John 3:16) We aren’t saved by our good works, but only by the grace of God through faith in Christ. ''For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) Jesus said ‘’it is finished’’ (John 19:30) just before He died on the cross, which means He paid the fine for our sins (past, present, future) to be forgiven only IF we repent and trust in Him. This is how you can get saved from sin and hell - repent of your sins and trust in Jesus Christ. Get to know Him by reading God's Word. So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” (Luke 11:13) ''What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!'' (Romans 6:15) ''Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out'' (Acts 3:19) Repentance is a turning away from sin and all evil works, and it always results in changed behavior (Luke 3:8). Biblically, a person who repents does not continue willfully in sin. While sorrow from sin is not equivalent to repentance, it is certainly an element of scriptural repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10). Do not play a hypocrite. ''God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.'' (1 John 1:5-6) (John 3:3) Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." If you have repented and have genuine faith in Jesus Christ then you will receive the gift of Holy Spirit and be born-again spiritually. When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession - to the praise of His glory. (Ephesians 1:13-14) Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. (John 3:36) ''You will know them by their fruits'' (Matthew 7) If you have been truly born-again with the Holy Spirit and He has regenerated your heart, you will desire righteousnes - to do what is good and righteous in God's eyes, to seek God everyday in His Word and prayer, to strengthen your relationship with God. You will no longer desire to willfully continue living in sin but will want to obey God out of your love for Him because of His amazing grace revealed to us through the death and resurrection of His Son. ''Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.'' (2 Corinthians 5:17) ''For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.'' (Eph 2:10) You will have a testimony - of what your life had been before and how has it changed now when you have surrendered it to Lord Jesus Christ. As a declaration and affirmation of your faith in Jesus Christ, get baptised in water because He commanded us to do so. In John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.'' ''Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'' (Matthew 28:19) ''Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.'' (Acts 2:41) ''And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also - not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,'' (1 Peter 3:21) ''We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.'' (Romans 6:4) ''Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.'' (Colossians 2:12) Please get right with God and get to know Jesus Christ personally today before it’s too late, because there’s not much time left! "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.’’ (Mark 13:32) Get to know Christ through God's Word - Bible. At first I recommend reading Gospel of John and book of Romans. God bless you! Jeremiah 29:13 - ''You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.''

[@scottcomaduran5134]

Conduct is everything.

[@anthonyviteri7725]

Very well said. Never tip your hand.

[@alaminmondol6555]

Very helpful video,, thanks 👍

[@lawrenceweinzimer]

Sentences to live by no matter where you are in life - with his phenomenal sensibilities. This comes from a brilliant, educated, successful man.

[@xFlared]

One thing I learned is that suffering and pain are like seeds that you plant which you later sow. Every single disgusting, uncomfortable and or brutal experience I have went through brought back massive dividends down the road. Sometimes as long as 2-3 years. The matter of the fact is that you have to get out there and get your ass kicked, get up and get it kicked again. Slowly you'll get resilient and learn how to kick ass yourself.

[@privatelending6801]

Ok, whatever

[@woodyssnake8562]

This!! I agree 100%

[@nmHispana]

A warrior doesn't stay down nor will they count how many times they have hit the ground, but instead how many times they have risen back up.

[@opsecalpha]

"The misery that you are going through now might be a blessing for you later on." That is one of the truest statements anyone has ever made. I call them blessed curses and I have had quite a few.

[@dantrejo3513]

Your wrong…

[@Altruist-ambitions]

Why?

[@gunnerlove287]

🤘🏼🤘🏼💯

[@bonefishgrill6382]

I'm doing year 25 of a life sentence for capital murder... there is no blessing for me later on

[@Altruist-ambitions]

@@bonefishgrill6382 damn

[@karinamartinez9441]

Very insightful video! 👍🏼

[@pamelahenderson3166]

Love it 💃thank you for sharing

[@yossiallen3316]

The best skill is to listen, let them blabber.......and set your tactic

[@davidclaro152]

Very inspiring.

[@lauraashley1]

Excellent interview and life advice. This stuff is gold 🌟

[@augustmoser7834]

Thank you sir for underlining some of the "I thought so's" and you are good speaker. Amen.

[@shahanasharis5682]

Well narrated content

[@margaretryles5870]

He is so handsome, intelligent, and well-spoken. Learned a lot from this video, thank you!

[@marcturk4410]

Thank you for your knowledge, I listen.

[@jeanneratterman]

I am blown away by this interview. The information! Holy moley! 😳

[@emzvsemzino1710]

Life is a testimony but a lot people don't have much to talk on.®️🙏🏾

[@PedroDVC]

"God doesn't tell you to be stupid"

[@FootballInjuriesInsight]

Good work

[@valberm]

This comes in handy right now as I'm starting my own mafia business.

[@Narcjus]

Hahahahaha!

[@listowel4401]

😂😂😂

[@Beat_Map]

😂😂can I join

[@shawanalee3752]

This was very interesting to listen about this type of life🙂

[@madmoveentertainment7610]

#1 Trending motivation video, Thank you Michael for educating me the right lesson on how to approach life💯💯💯.

[@Irishyoutubers]

You never know who will be on top the next day! Be nice, iv never heard a better saying. I love this man 💚💯

[@Pinkdaimonddragon]

Being humble and respectful is key.

[@luyandalungani6437]

Louder

[@user-Magdalene]

Can someone please give me a recipe for respecting someone you hate? In one’s personal life? Thank you.

[@AlastorTheNPDemon]

I like it when the person I'm talking to does all the talking in a conversation.

[@mikebarnes2746]

That was so good thanks

[@joshuajones641]

Good video!

[@neiljames5362]

He really knows how to say the right things to the right people. Great negotiater it seems

[@elitecombatfitnesscentral6170]

He negotiated himself out of a basement hit and lived to tell about it.That's how good he is.

[@victoriae9837]

@@elitecombatfitnesscentral6170 he turned his life to Yahweh and Yeshua that is why he is alive and he listened like his dad taught him. He listened and was not trying to be a Gotti. Now, he is teaching people you die or go to prison in this life. You do not really want this life. But we can learn from his stories and wisdom. I talk a lot and I do not want to do that any longer and I talk truth but still it lets people know more about me and I believe people will listen more to a quite person than a person that says too much. Even though I tell the truth and I just have a few I speak to I feel like I need to let them talk more even though they want me to talk. I will talk less but it is not anything rude or unkind I just have a lot of really bad luck right now and I follow Yahweh and Yeshua and I can not figure out why I do not have reprieve?

[@identifyyourself5684]

@@victoriae9837 You are 💯 right in saying because he follows Yahweh and Yahshua he's been able to keep going in life. In fact you don't have to be in the Mafia to have escaped death once , or THREE TIMES , an average person like ME can also be saved by Yahweh and Yahshua, that's the special/wonderful thing about our eternal God and his son. The Father and the Son already knew he would turn to them before he was even involved with that life. If he's questioning his bad luck it's because he's being tested , Yahweh and Yahshua are refining/testing him by fire, he needs to stand firm on the Word.

[@victoriae9837]

@@identifyyourself5684 I said it wrong I thought reprieve was I NEED A BREAK I NEED THE BRICKS IN THR HEAD TO STOP. I NEED GOOD THINGS NOT DISEASE I DIED 6 minutes 19 years ago working for BFI WASTE COMPANY IN SALES AT THERE OLD OFFICE BEING THERE FOR A DALES MEETING AND THEIR STUPID STAIRS WERE BROKE AND THRY KNEW IT AND I DIED ON THOSE STAIRS AND I HAD JUST REDEDICATED MY LIFE TO YAHWEH AND YESHUA AMA GOD AND JESUS IN 2001 and so well, I have been saved so many times the faith I grew up in we did not ever believed once saved always saved. So I still do not believe that. So I died got nothing $0000 can’t sue your employer in my state. So I was disabled and I had to learn to talk and read and what is a spoon or fork and how do I tie tennis shoes I was 46 and studied all the time and worked from 12-46 just to die on BFI’s STAIRS? Then 4 years ago my right eye went blind. I made it my retina doctor caught it 61 days he said I would be black blind so we did 9.5 hours of eye surgery. I can see now but I can not read out of my right eye and I give Yahweh and Yeshua all the glory but I lost my money but not being disabled. Two years ago stage 3 kidney disease not doing dialysis heal me or take me to Heaven and then low thyroid while I am in bed feeling like I was dying of kidney disease and then low thyroid lost 3/4 of my hair tan to s dermatologist I mean I have been hit by three cars since last September two were hit and runs. That is my no money I have to pay deductible for uninsured motorist no cameras at my apartment complex. My rescue dog I got March 21, 2022 may have cancer I need him he is perfect for me and then the next day this has been I. Two weeks my doctor who gives me my prescriptions for chronic insomnia and burning mouth syndrome a fire non stop in your mouth was arrested by the FBI ANF LOST HIS LICENSE AND I CAN GO ON AND I AM HOME 98 percent of the time I can’t catch a break. I am tired. No one helped me with my Head injury or anything and I just want prayers answered and it is not selfish prayers it’s for my burning mouth I need it healed I need a family doctor I need money to pay for my car to be fixed the 3rd time since sept 16, 2021 non stop non stop I need help he says he helps the helpless I know this I got saved at age 6 I am 65 but I am not getting help. He said I WILL DO MORE FOR YOU TJAN YOUR EARTHLY FATHER I WAS NOT LOVED NOR KNEW NONE. I tell Yahweh and Yeshua you know if I had an earthly father that was alive and love me I would not be in this much need. Yahweh where are you for me. If I was out drinking sinning on purpose smoking stealing I would expect punishment but I am not and after 19 years these three things I can’t fix on my own. I need $200 for my deductible and when I worked I bought 4 lipsticks with $200 19 plus years ago I was in my parking spot hit and run next day doctor arrested by the fbi he was nice to me and did not over medicate me and then I feel a hard mass on my new rescue dog because my doctor wrote a prescription I get s per because alone you die faster and he has given me life I just got my rescued dog March 21, 2022 and now he may have cancer. I see the vet tomorrow he is the perfect dog he has given me life again and I may loose him? I am tired. I am strong I have been because I had to be at 6 years old I am tired of nothing and things happening I did not cause if I did cause these things I would own it but I do not and I feel where I’d Yahweh

[@victoriae9837]

@@identifyyourself5684 I lost my money because I became disabled after dying on BFI WASTE MANAGEMENT STAIRS. I type fast excuse the words misspelled. I am broke because of dying at my employers office then disease and still taking care of my brain. I drive I do it all but come on. I am now broke and I posted what happened in just three days back to back how much more? I know or feel Yahweh will be upset with me I know not to be angry but I am. If I like I said had an earthly father he would help me but YAHWEH said I will do more than your earthly father well? When? It’s been 19 long hard years no money like I worked hard for more sickness and disease a fire in your mouth from the time I wake up until I take 2 Tylenol 3 pills at night it just takes the burn from 35 to 10 but it’s relief and doctors do not want to Give me Tylenol 3 just two a day maybe sometimes 3 for this suicide disease that is what it is called I am not addicted no one wants Tylenol 3 if they drug. I have proof from a neurologist I have had this disease 9 plus years and doctors do not want to take me and they hope they can get parts for my 2016 Corolla that looks brand new only 32,000 miles and I am hit and run again? While I am at home sleeping. No cameras here so it was a evil person to hit my car and run off. I am angry.

[@shahanasharis5682]

Good content

[@scottcampbell5478]

Wow ! Love the background music .... NEXT

[@stevenomodinglmpact.210]

You are the wisest man of all time & your advice will continue to reverberate in mind for years to come,be blessed 🙏🙏🙏.

[@Truly1Tom]

I've used part of that strategy myself. Let other people think their smarter than you. Be slow to speak. Listen and hear 👂 them out. Let them tell you what they want from you. Know what you need from the negotiation.

[@petermirica2150]

It's also a dangerous strategy. Because when they are actually smarter than you, they will understand the tactic.

[@pikebishop8516]

@@petermirica2150 true, politicians are pros, Obama or trump will not fall in that trap.

[@SergioCalcio]

@ Peter Mirica Doesn't mean one is automatically smarter , if one individual senses that the other individual is playing dumb. That seems more like projection combined with paranoia , for there is absolutely no way to determine someone may be acting dumb for sure - from a first encounter that is - unless one can read minds or one party has uncovered unbeknownst knowledge about the other party. That or the two people have a history. But you forgot to consider if the other party - whether or not there is a history - should realize in the encounter the jig is up , when trying to play dumb that is , the affair has been neutralized ( nel nel ) and then a battle of wits ensues from which the victor still remains to be seen among the one who senses the other is playing dumb and the one playing dumb senses he has been figured out.

[@OlgaPogozheva]

Makes me wish being a mafia boss.)

[@mostofashahib5789]

He wasn't a boss He was a Capo

[@OlgaPogozheva]

@Jack Daniels I did, and I didn't like it. It was a joke, kinda.

[@OlgaPogozheva]

@Jack Daniels without murders, their “business thinking” wouldn’t have been as effective, so not much to learn here. Their other methods were typical. It’s reputation that matters, and fear is its fuel.

[@OlgaPogozheva]

@Jack Daniels ...and most importantly? They were/are ready to push things to a level most bosses wouldn't consider. And their partners knew that. That's what made them as effective as they were. Call it what you will, intelligence alone won't bring you that amount of power. Only the readinness to take that "extra" criminal step. Btw, that's a common trait with all criminal bosses, not just Italian. In my home country, things are the same. And more or less? They are the same everywhere, where people have strong traditionalism in place. If that makes sense.

[@OlgaPogozheva]

@Jack Daniels you won't get the feeling about Eastern Europe and Ukraine specifically if you don't encounter with high-level people (typically, those are people in power like politicians, who are 99% of them criminals, who came as a result of a violent riot in 2014). For ordinary people, the country is safe and traditionally European-like. Just don't mess with the authorities.

[@citizentactics5227]

Great video.

[@abduljalilmahama5682]

I have learnt a lot watching this

[@marttram2183]

This is a real gangster. The gangsta shit that rappers rap about these days will never be as hard as this shit

[@urbancommute5239]

Because it's a clown 🤡 show.

[@duewhit310]

Like keep your enemies real close.

[@julianbucio1999]

You can't even understand what they're saying these days.

[@fromaboy2man279]

Much respect.🙏💯👑

[@afrixgraphix]

Thanks you for the advice.

[@dustinclark3390]

Seems simple, but is actually profound in practice.

[@rossdoshna2675]

Let people think that they are smarter than you. Good advice!

[@randyhilger9114]

Michael's very smart that's why he was a boss level headed smart

[@olgakorkina9248]

Thank you very much

[@kamilkarnale3585]

One of the best policy, "LET THEM THINK THEY R WINNING!"👍

[@rabihyounan8085]

I like you. Ej listen does karma come back to those who have not helped?

[@bentleyjefferson6662]

Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future. Putting our time and effort in activities and investments that will yield a profitable return in the future is what we should be aiming for. Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it.

[@martinhugo1514]

Talking about passive income and investment, I will go with crypto currency

[@martinhugo1514]

Cryptocurrency is one of the best investment one can make and build wealth for their future

[@ameliawilliams8522]

@@martinhugo1514 Yes you're right, Bitcoin is a good business, making money is easier through investment, don't save your money

[@ameliawilliams8522]

Trading crypto currency (bitcoin) is also a nice way to invest $1000 and change your Life

[@ameliawilliams8522]

Buy and invest in Bitcoin

[@matthewmiller4747]

Take bits and pieces of wisdom from everyone you can and finish your puzzle.

[@danielk8149]

Nice content 👍

[@gunnerlove287]

Wowwww…..some great lessons for sure 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@rikivanderlinde3277]

God bless you Thank you Wisdom cant be bought By learning from others you can choose to be who you want to become.... Yes respect means alot .... 💌👍🙏❤️

[@larryoconnor7094]

As with Saul who became St. Paul, Michael is also a lion for Christianity. Michael is walking the path God had chosen him to travel.

[@nmHispana]

In Philippians 3:12 -14, this very same Saul/Paul also stated the following...."Not that I have already obtained all this or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus."

[@stargazeronesixseven]

Hard earned Life Experiences share to educate us indeed! 🙏 We Thank You So Much Master for the illumination! May Master lives Long & Prosper! 🕯

[@stevenomodinglmpact.210]

You are extremely right Mafia, speaking less, talking last , being respectful of other pples' thought s, listening more & keeping ur tail under will dounbtedly get us very far in life.

[@mackenzielamb6513]

I've always kept quiet. You want to win an argument, no the truth, know the facts. Don't let anyone lie to you. It works for me and reflected many people in my life from pulling the wool over my eyes. Much thanks to my mother for this. She always taught me not to stand for anyone giving you a line of crap. She was good at catching lies. Then Jesus showed me knowledge I've never know. How to use lies to find truths in others, that they are truly hurting inside. 90% of the time, they just need love. I was the most angry, confrontational ma I've ever know. Still have a horrible tongue, also I can give thanks to my mother. But I also give thanks to Jesus for my mother. Regardless of how hard it was. Jesus was always there. Always. And he's there for you too. Don't refuse Jesus, he loves you.

[@user-Magdalene]

Inspiring. I have so much built up I can’t help but getting it out and it’s never really nice😢but it’s the only way to release and speak my mind whether it’s right or wrong idk I’m just so tired of seeing innocent people in the middle of the cross fire or just using one’s power to do as you please and I wouldn’t mind it if it was all for good. I have been no angel but there’s comes a time in life where you just want good. That’s all.

[@mackenzielamb6513]

@@user-Magdalene I know. That's just how I feel. Everything seems to flood you especially when hidden pains of the past come to the surface. I've been through hell and back in my childhood, from an alcoholic, angry mother to excessive sex abuse, no father. Everyone who I thought loved me betrayed me. All I ever wanted was some good in my life for once. Love. I know exactly what that's like. And yes, many get caught in the crossfire and children usually are the ones to get caught. I hope some day you find your peace I know this is hard for some, a touchy subject, but I never had faith in Jesus most of my life. When I accepted him, my life wasn't easier, it's hard for sure. But the knowledge I've learned couldn't compare to the 30+years of therapy I went through. The people he's put in my life I've never had that truly helped me. I hope you can find the courage and strength to seek him. You are never too far gone. All soul's belong to God and should not perish or be condemned, but saved and loved by Jesus. Our pain on this earth is a testament to how love prevails all and why we need it. Our pain teaches us how to take care of those people in such a crossfire. To be their shield when no one could be one for us. To be a tongue for those who find it hard to speak. I will pray for you, take care of yourself. I know it's hard, but it can get better.

[@fishersteven8900]

Respect 💯🙏 First thing is you have to know how to talk and if you can't talk you can't play 💯

[@AndreRosario-zm8pf]

🌎🙏🙏🙏 Thank you family. I will always be grateful for another blessed opportunity. I will always remember hearing your testimony. Thank God I am healthy greatful to be working and greatful to have a roof over my head. 🙏🙏🙏 Have a blessed day to you and your family.

[@stevenomodinglmpact.210]

Great advice, 🙏🙏🙏.

[@AnakinTheWeird]

"God doesn't tell you to be stupid."

[@manoharmanohar8400]

He is great story teller

[@leilagomulka5690]

Michael. You rock and roll

[@tonybustos2396]

ver informative Gracias😜

[@tonybustos2396]

Gracias sir😜

[@Rumahinspirative]

Thank you

[@elitecombatfitnesscentral6170]

You want to know how good he is? He negotiated himself out of being a target of a basement hit... while in the basement.

[@spartanalphamode2987]

Well even I can do that with enough money you can pay up the guy who’s doing the hit. Also you’d be 6 ft under if you decide to come to my home and invade my family so I don’t know how 5 guys with weapons would fare against me, but they would sure meet my AR and some wires I have around the house.

[@hsoldacct2905]

@@spartanalphamode2987 nah, if someone wants you dead they will kill you and take your money too. If they really wanted you dead they would probs get your family and loved ones one by one like cherries. Then take your money and then let you suffer or just kill you finally. Stop trying to think your John wick or something

[@JustBreakingBreadTV]

@@spartanalphamode2987 Even you can do that? Really Gotti?

[@hindenburg1596]

@@spartanalphamode2987 Hahaha edgy

[@user-Magdalene]

Dang that’s good.

[@maribethcondrillon1079]

thank you so much boss for supporting me god bless

[@fugu4163]

I really loves it when people are thinking they are more intelligent than me and i am sitting doing my own plans in the background based on the information they give me by bragging about themselves.

[@cornell833]

Respect is a must 💪

[@4evertwisted]

Sometime being naive with certain people is great weapon. Help them to fall on their own sword.

[@patrickforston7215]

Very good advise . My father told me practically the same thing .

[@juantovar4861]

Awesome psychology and very Honorable.

[@skysevensstudio3332]

I agree do with you Mike,it's no surprise that the best way to learn from other people is to speak less, listen more & in some instances keep quiet during conversations cuz this tends to create anotion of win-win situations from both engaged parties & perhaps reduces necessary arguments & conflicts,👍.

[@philgo6576]

Sometimes its also a good thing to be feared. Its discourage people to try something against you. People try to attack people when they think they are weak or vulnerable.

[@komplexkoncepts2896]

God doesn't throw u in the fire without preparing u first. Dope

[@spiritwarrior116]

I do that, I'm quiet and see through people but when I'm passionate I am blunt and don't stop talking. People always under estimate my kindness, I knew their game and intentions but I never tell them, I stay who I am ..kind. But I will rip the rug if they push it. I've dealt with many people like this and used it to master myself. I never knew people operated like that but I took their game and mastered it for when I need it. I only use it when in the presence of manipulative people. So happens many operate this way.

[@timothy7429]

The biggest take away is this man went off his heart for everyone we want loyalty and love even with the distrust then he went on our father with the same heart You can't teach that it's a lesson n we all learn I feel but observed it's bittersweet I respect it

[@shuffleaccount1985]

this was a great interview , thank you

[@amschelco.1434]

What a nice video

[@charlescowart8645]

Respect communication is an art

[@knowledgecrescent]

This guy is a legend, I have a lot of respect for him! He went in soo deep but then left everything behind!

[@simosedki1226]

He's name please 🙏🏼

[@silverslasher7477]

Everything but the money rofl. Yes god wanted him to be a mobster

[@mackenzielamb6513]

God says sell your garments and buy a sword. For it is better to have your life than to lose it.

[@ShaferHart]

They were going to kill him that's why lol

[@gontsemtimkulu3460]

​@@simosedki1226 Michael franzese

[@adrianar4260]

Being honest and caring same time is success

[@jeffbaldwin5729]

Thank you Sir

[@ontheroad9121]

He's a great storyteller.

[@robertpenoyer9998]

And a great extemporaneous speaker.

[@vimalraj-er4jy]

@@robertpenoyer9998 How do you think people can develop that skill ?

[@erinmeggik391]

He's out because he never knew how to STFU.

[@spartanalphamode2987]

@@vimalraj-er4jy You start reading books, and then you start writing books. I did it while in high school the reading part and did lots of writing books in college. Now I am a motivational speaker at a gym… well a motivational coach at a planet fitness and I take home like $70,000 a year so it’s not that bad. I didn’t really like college so I didn’t finish it, but on the side I did sell some pharmaceutical drugs for my friend and made nearly $150,000 in one year. He’s a doctor and yes there’s ways to sell legal drugs and make a huge profit if you know what you are doing and have a doctor friend who’s willing to cut you deal.

[@nachoarroyo777]

@@spartanalphamode2987 bullshit! Making profit poisoning people is plane lame! And refute that! Mr pharma..

[@man8god]

Art of war: when you’re weak pretend that you are strong if you are strong make them think you are weak

[@whenshellaltema5979]

Let them think there smarter than you.. gosh I love that quote that life lesson alone has save me more times than not and has allowed to get ahead in life unbelievable how many narcissistic and egotistical people there are in the world.. that’s why I just avoid them and keep it moving.

[@gucciflip-flopzcruz5467]

Phenomenal words of wisdom couldn’t be more true, Listen more the man you Talk The turtle may be slow but he always wins the Race.

[@johnmckeron3663]

Michael is a very smart guy would buy and sell any ceo out there to live that pressured lifestyle and survive I’ll take him as my CEO anyday

[@cw7767]

Always enjoyed doing this since I was young, play dumb and reveal the other persons true intentions as they speak trickery... then call them on it and drop them out of my life story.