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Does Anyone Deserve A Second Chance?

So what's today's lesson? No one deserves a second chance in life, except blood (by second chance, I mean you need a change for redemption because you've screwed yourself more than a guy on death row, you've become a stool pigeon, or you've made the mistake of your life -- not because you left the milk on the counter).

Here's why almost no one deserves a second chance:

The big picture
No one around you should be weak. Requests for second chances only come from people who can't get their act together in the first place. Second chances mean someone, somewhere, disrespected you, betrayed you, or made a fool of you in some way. Loose lips and loose brains sink ships, you know what I'm saying?

Family
Family members are the only people who deserve second chances, and only because they are blood. When I say family I mean your children, your parents or your uncle; not a long-lost fourth cousin. Your wife is not your blood; she doesn't fall in this category. Even if you see yourself in the unfortunate circumstance of giving someone a second chance, that person loses all your trust. They start at zero again. You don't forgive and you don't forget, you just give the family members a chance to redeem themselves.

Close friends
Close friends don't get second chances. Anyone who is close to you should know better than to screw you. A friend proves his worth in bad times, not in good. Any stronzo who betrays you puts you in bad times. You should never be put in a position to give any friend a second chance. It violates the principle of what a friend is. Their job is to be by your side; how can they do that if you don't trust them?

Like the old saying goes; "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." F**k that; fool me once, there isn't going to be a second fooling, just some cement shoes. Track record means nothing to me, it just means I might expel you from my life instead of whacking you.

Colleagues/crew members
Now if I said you shouldn't forgive close friends, what do you think I'm going to say about people you don't even know that well? If they are not blood or even close friends, what are they? Nothing but an anecdote in my life. If a relationship is based on money, what -- if any -- loyalty do you owe a person? If you answered nessun (nothing), you get a carrot and you get to take the dunce cap off.

You take food out of my children's mouths and expect sympathy? Forget about it.

The women in your life
So what about your wife? Should you give her a second chance? No, she's replaceable. Her only job is to support you unconditionally, stay in the kitchen, and screw you in her younger years. Any infidelity or any other kind of betrayal and you tell her vaffanculo (how you make that happen is up to you).

What about your mistress? Again, no. She's replaceable. Her only job is to support you unconditionally, stay in the apartment you paid for, and screw you on your weekend getaways.

Your girlfriend? Second chance? No. She's replaceable. Her only job is to support you unconditionally, stay in the strip joint where she belongs, and screw you in the backseat of your car or when the mistress is out of town.

See a pattern here? Good. Now go play with your dolls.

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Abiding By Your Code Of Honor

If you want to get anywhere in life, you'll need to have some basic elements in your code of honor. I took a vow many years ago and swore to uphold a code. To break the code means a certain death. Then again, these days, it seems to mean a deal with the Feds, relocation, and a book and movie deal with HBO. For what it's worth, those rats will have their day, they deserve to be put out of order.

Anyhow, my point is that those who follow the code will do better in life because they know who they are and are being true to themselves. They will live by their code at all times. Remember, when you live by a strict code of honor, you cannot break it at any time. Always obey your code or there is no point in having one.

Here are 5 laws that should be part of your code of honor.

LAW 1: Never break your code of honor
The first and most important law is that you may never break the code under any circumstance. You've figured out the rules of the game so follow them without fail.

LAW 2: Respect yourself
Your code of honor must be based on self-respect and respect of others that follow the same code. When you break the code, you disrespect yourself and all the men that live by it. If you are a police officer, you should always uphold the law. If you break the law, you are without honor and are sullying the men on the force that do respect the code. Mind you, I'm glad there are plenty of crooked cops out there, it makes that much easier for me to do business.

LAW 3: Respect fellow warriors
When you meet someone that is your "kind of guy," it is usually because he lives by the same code that you do. You may not realize this, but it happens more often than most think. This means to show respect when it is due.

Two boxers may talk trash and even hate each other. But if they fight 12 bloody rounds to a draw, they may still not like each other, but they will shake hands (or touch gloves), look each other in the eyes, and the respect they have for one another is obvious. Thus, they show a much stronger respect amongst themselves than they would to any "outsider." They understand what it means to live by their code of battle.

LAW 4: Respect the business
Sometimes the game goes your way and sometimes it beats you down, but at all times you should respect the game. To respect it means you will think clearly, and be able to work and win. If you take the game for granted, it'll clean you out faster than you can say "boo." If you don't take care of business, then business will take care of you. Don't ever forget that.

LAW 5: Death is honorable
Be willing to die for your code. My business was able to operate and grow strong because the men of honor (back in the day anyway) would take their punishment if they broke our code or if they got caught. They were willing to pay the price to live the life. They lived by the code in good times or bad.

If you have the choice of breaking the code or dying, then you should choose death. There is no life without honor and once you break your code, you have no honor and no life, which means you might as well be dead. Thus, if you are going to bite the bullet, do so with honor.

There you have it boys, a code of honor can be as simple or as complicated as you make it. Either way, use these 5 laws as the basis of your code and you'll be off to a good start.

The Rules of Life: 25 Rules of Wisdom

The 25 rules to live by...

1- Even the boss must get his fingernails dirty.
Don't make the people under you do things you haven't done or aren't willing to do. Once in a while, I'll go out into the field with a trusted capo of mine to send a message to my crew. If you're a leader, then lead by example. How can anyone argue with you then?

2- A handful of luck is better than a mountain of wisdom.
Okay, this one isn't Sal's or mine for that matter, but it's still an important rule. As smart as you can be, there are always things in life you have to be prepared for. Even a wise man can slip on ice. Don't underestimate the power of being at the right place at the right time.

3- For every one word you say, let your enemies say 10.
Sort of like Rule 8 (you'll see it soon, shut up), but I like to emphasize this point by saying that the more you reveal to your enemy, the more weapons he has to hurt you with. Let your enemy talk because information is power, and information can destroy.

4- Cash is cash, even if it comes from an elephant's stomach.
When you have greenbacks in your hands, there are no maybes, no ifs, no credit checks, no anything. A check can always bounce, a credit card is for suckers, cash is always cash.

5- Never reveal 100% of anything to anyone.
If you have a great idea on how to become a millionaire, or how to convince the IRS that you really did only make $18,542 as a dental surgeon, never tell anyone all details of your plan. Always hold something back, reveal only 75% or 90% of the plan if you have to. It protects you (especially if that last 10% is illegal) and ensures that your great idea stays yours.

6- Never make a decision when you're angry.
Smart, careful men realize they must have a clear head to think. When you're angry, it's your boiling bloodlines that speak for you, not your logic. Control your emotions. This is one of the most important rules there is. When you're angry, you make threats you often can't deliver on, or decisions you come to regret. Don't say I didn't warn you.

7- A man is nothing without his word.
One of the few things even a poor man has is his word. Your word should never be broken. Always keep your promises (you should never make promises, but I know how some of you clowns can't stop yourselves). The minute someone doesn't trust you is the minute you lose them.

8- Keep your mouth shut. If you have to lie, keep it short and simple.
If you don't have anything smart to say, don't say anything at all. Even if you have something to say, don't say it, you just end up revealing something to the other person, giving them more ammo to shoot you with. If your mouth stays shut, mistakes go the way of the dinosaurs.

If you lie, there's no use in you coming up with some conspiracy theory. A short and sweet lie is easier to defend (and remember) than some elaborate story about how some transvestite got lipstick on your tie.

9- The best way to dodge an enemy's bullet is by never being in a position where he can hit you.
Don't put yourself in a position where you can get in trouble. Avoid being put between a rock and a hard place. Never be in the same room with your enemy and he'll never have a clear shot at your head.

10- When you can't win a war by playing fair, bend the rules. Better yet, break them.
Unless you're some salame who's as motivated as a slug, you always want to win. Winning doesn't mean you have to play by the rules. It means winning. If you want to get ahead in life, you have to learn the rules of the side game. Those who run this country learned this rule a long time ago.

11- Never forgive betrayal.
Never.

12- Whenever you're in doubt about whether an enemy should respect or fear you, always choose fear.
Respect is great, fear is better. Machiavelli made this one famous. Fear is a better deterrent than respect; fear will stop an enemy in his tracks more than respect will.

13- A woman's anger can always be subdued with a diamond ring (and a man's with sex).
Is this a sexist rule? Who gives a damn? If a woman gets a diamond, she should shut up and be happy (it worked for our grandfathers, it should work for us). As long as my wife doesn't change, this rule will always apply with me. For men, I always tell my crew: A good night with a mistress will clear your head.

14- Behind every great man is a great woman.
Just because I tell you to follow Rule 13, doesn't mean that you should disrespect your wife. You need the stability of a great woman to be great. A man without a family can never be a complete man. A mediocre wife will always stop you from fulfilling your potential.

15- Nothing lasts forever.
Whether it's love, good fortune, success in business, your looks, or your hair, nothing lasts forever. This one is self-explanatory.

16- Never give a tip to someone who isn't looking.
Whether you're in a bar being served by a hot waitress or giving a stock tip to someone at your office, don't give a big tip if -- a) the waitress isn't even looking at you or going to know it's from you; or, b) the idiot you're giving the hot stock tip to doesn't even have an investment account or a clue what Nasdaq is.

17- If you go to war, always strike first. Strike hard, and hope it's the only strike you need.
When a conflict or fight is inevitable, always strike the first blow. You will knock your enemy off balance, and if your blow was strong enough, you could knock your enemy out completely.

18- Peace is only a prelude to war.
Never be complacent. Just because everything is going great in your life now, doesn't mean it always will. Always be ready for the worst, even if you don't live as though the worst is actually happening to you.

19- Have a priest on call if you choose to be a careless man.
If you're not careful, or at least cautious in your actions or words, you're doomed to make your wife a widow or torpedo your career.

20- When in doubt, follow your gut.
Instincts were given to us so that we can make a decision when all the elements in a decision-making process aren't obvious. Listen to your gut, it'll save you more often than it'll hurt you.

21- Man appoints, God disappoints.
I never quite understood what this meant. Sal used to say it all the time, and I would just nod my head even if I didn't know what he was trying to say. I don't even think Sal knew what it meant. Still, it sounds good.

22- Keep your friends close, your enemies closer.
People always misunderstand this saying. It doesn't mean you have to be best friends with your enemy, it just means you should do everything in your power to keep tabs on your enemy. Have someone you trust in his organization. Know his moves, predict his thoughts, and capitalize on his weaknesses.

23- Overestimate the time something takes, and underestimate its rewards.
Even the best plans sometimes don't come to fruition (yeah, big word, I know). Most of the time, we have to work to get something, and that means being patient. Overestimating the work and underestimating the reward will never leave you disappointed.

24- To make money, you have to spend money.
I hate greasing all these corrupt politicians, but most of the time, I makes me 10 times more money as a result. Don't be afraid to spend money if it will bring you more. Take a loan at the bank if you have a great idea for a business. Pay a good employee a decent salary. Pay for expert advice. If you are a smart businessman, you will always come out on top.

25- Lucky is the man who suffers humiliation in front of others, for his revenge will be sweeter.
If someone ever embarrasses you, make sure he gets a good laugh; make sure people see this embarrassment because the memory will eat at you until you get your revenge. Too often, people don't retaliate when they're humiliated. Raise the stakes, and you'll have no choice but to return with a vengeance.