Keep Your Enemies Close... by SkY2k 2015/12/01 19:25
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Everyone knows the saying, everyone likes to say it thinking they're Al Pacino, and almost everyone doesn't know what it really means. I say almost everyone because all the wise guys from Vegas to Rochester know that not knowing its meaning can result in a nice screwing where the sun don't shine. Catch my drift?
Keeping your enemies close doesn't eliminate the problem of having enemies in the first place (and if you're sitting there smiling like a clown thinking you don't have enemies because you're such a sweet guy, I've got news for you — if you don't have enemies, it's because no one thinks you're significant enough to worry about). Any man with direction in his life will have enemies, but keeping them close can prevent an unexpected strike. It doesn't take Einstein to figure out that the toughest and most destructive blow comes when it's unexpected...
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Everyone knows the saying, everyone likes to say it thinking they're Al Pacino, and almost everyone doesn't know what it really means. I say almost everyone because all the wise guys from Vegas to Rochester know that not knowing its meaning can result in a nice screwing where the sun don't shine. Catch my drift?
Keeping your enemies close doesn't eliminate the problem of having enemies in the first place (and if you're sitting there smiling like a clown thinking you don't have enemies because you're such a sweet guy, I've got news for you — if you don't have enemies, it's because no one thinks you're significant enough to worry about). Any man with direction in his life will have enemies, but keeping them close can prevent an unexpected strike. It doesn't take Einstein to figure out that the toughest and most destructive blow comes when it's unexpected...
SkY2k 2015/12/01 19:27
Who is your enemy?...
So before you keep close tabs on certain people, figure out who qualifies to be on your exclusive enemy list. If I were summing it up for a moron (are you listening Vincenzo?), I'd tell him that an enemy is anyone who doesn't support him.
It can be a friend, business partner or even family. An enemy is anyone who will give you the evil eye or who has even entertained the idea of how much fun it would be to put a voodoo curse on your head.
The more powerful you become, the bigger the list of nemeses because you become a bigger target or opponent for someone else, whether it's the suit in the cubicle next to you or a rival captain in your famiglia. It's a Catch-22 of success: The more successful you are, the more people there will be lining up with baseball bats earmarked for your head, and the harder you'll fall if you don't keep track of what your enemies are up to.
And take it from someone with experience: Just about everyone is a potential enemy or backstabber. In fact, the guy with the biggest smile and the largest slap on your back is usually the one with the sharpest knife...
Who is your enemy?...
So before you keep close tabs on certain people, figure out who qualifies to be on your exclusive enemy list. If I were summing it up for a moron (are you listening Vincenzo?), I'd tell him that an enemy is anyone who doesn't support him.
It can be a friend, business partner or even family. An enemy is anyone who will give you the evil eye or who has even entertained the idea of how much fun it would be to put a voodoo curse on your head.
The more powerful you become, the bigger the list of nemeses because you become a bigger target or opponent for someone else, whether it's the suit in the cubicle next to you or a rival captain in your famiglia. It's a Catch-22 of success: The more successful you are, the more people there will be lining up with baseball bats earmarked for your head, and the harder you'll fall if you don't keep track of what your enemies are up to.
And take it from someone with experience: Just about everyone is a potential enemy or backstabber. In fact, the guy with the biggest smile and the largest slap on your back is usually the one with the sharpest knife...
SkY2k 2015/12/01 19:29
Why keep him close?..
Now, let's be realistic. We can't all keep our enemies close. I don't see George W. Bush and Saddam Hussein having Sunday brunch together, no matter how much Bushie (that's what they call him in Washington) wants to know everything about Saddam, including how many hairs he has spurting out of his nose.
But most enemies (especially the ones that cause the most damage) come from your inner circle, so you can easily keep your eye on these guys. It's important that you don't break the lines of communication with them (I'm sounding like a freakin' sex therapist).
Keep tabs on your enemies. Staying in touch, talking with them (even briefly) and reading their body language are some of the ways you can get a sense of the cafones' true intentions. Any information is potential ammo for me.
Salute your enemies...
Why keep him close?..
Now, let's be realistic. We can't all keep our enemies close. I don't see George W. Bush and Saddam Hussein having Sunday brunch together, no matter how much Bushie (that's what they call him in Washington) wants to know everything about Saddam, including how many hairs he has spurting out of his nose.
But most enemies (especially the ones that cause the most damage) come from your inner circle, so you can easily keep your eye on these guys. It's important that you don't break the lines of communication with them (I'm sounding like a freakin' sex therapist).
Keep tabs on your enemies. Staying in touch, talking with them (even briefly) and reading their body language are some of the ways you can get a sense of the cafones' true intentions. Any information is potential ammo for me.
Salute your enemies...
SkY2k 2015/12/01 19:31
I'll meet my enemies, salute them and even buy them drinks because it gives me the chance to look into their eyes and see if they fear me or if they have the slightest smirk of smugness (usually a sign that they're up to something, or know something they think you don't). Their eyes will also tell you a lot: their hatred, weaknesses, insecurities, and levels of respect — so learn to look carefully at the occhi.
Another way to stay close to your enemies is by having contacts that are close to them. Sort of like a mole that is dumb enough to be manipulated and trusted enough by your enemy to supply you with some good ammunition. It could be simple things like knowing his mistress, his associates, his schedule, etc. When you are dealing with your enemy, valuable info can be easily used against him when the time is ripe.
What you will try to do is predict his next move. The more you know about your enemies, the more you'll be able to distinguish their strengths (even the level of connections or support they have) and weaknesses (if, like J. Edgar Hoover, he likes to dress like a little girl)...
I'll meet my enemies, salute them and even buy them drinks because it gives me the chance to look into their eyes and see if they fear me or if they have the slightest smirk of smugness (usually a sign that they're up to something, or know something they think you don't). Their eyes will also tell you a lot: their hatred, weaknesses, insecurities, and levels of respect — so learn to look carefully at the occhi.
Another way to stay close to your enemies is by having contacts that are close to them. Sort of like a mole that is dumb enough to be manipulated and trusted enough by your enemy to supply you with some good ammunition. It could be simple things like knowing his mistress, his associates, his schedule, etc. When you are dealing with your enemy, valuable info can be easily used against him when the time is ripe.
What you will try to do is predict his next move. The more you know about your enemies, the more you'll be able to distinguish their strengths (even the level of connections or support they have) and weaknesses (if, like J. Edgar Hoover, he likes to dress like a little girl)...
SkY2k 2015/12/01 19:32
More tricks of the trade...
The ideal situation would be to turn your enemy into a close associate. You don't have to make him part of your crew, but just stay close enough to find out whether he has any "problems."
Outside of the underground world, people quickly let their guard down. The dumber your enemies think you are, the more off guard they become because they assume you're too stupid to bring them harm.
It's at this point that your enemies will start singing like canaries, volunteering information that you'll be storing away like an elephant. This false security they might feel around you will lead them to committing mistakes that you can use to destroy them...
More tricks of the trade...
The ideal situation would be to turn your enemy into a close associate. You don't have to make him part of your crew, but just stay close enough to find out whether he has any "problems."
Outside of the underground world, people quickly let their guard down. The dumber your enemies think you are, the more off guard they become because they assume you're too stupid to bring them harm.
It's at this point that your enemies will start singing like canaries, volunteering information that you'll be storing away like an elephant. This false security they might feel around you will lead them to committing mistakes that you can use to destroy them...
SkY2k 2015/12/01 19:34
A worthy opponent...
Of course, we don't all have the luxury of brainless opponents. You might have enemies that are smart, and who'll wipe the floor with you if you make any hint of a false move. These guys aren't going to be fooled by your dimwit routine. You'll have to treat them with respect while still getting the valuable information needed to build the little file you have stored in your head.
The key to getting close to an enemy when bad blood exists is by offering a truce. You both hate each other, but don't let that affect your judgment. Maintaining respect is the key to solving future problems. It's hypocritical, being social with a guy you want to whack, but La Cosa Nostra is about honor and self-respect.
So treat your enemies well, send their kids money on their birthdays, buy them drinks, and even help them out with business deals or promotions. But never let your guard down. This acting bit is like a secret mission and you need to keep as few barriers between you and your sworn enemies as possible. Understand that, and you will be prepared for anything that comes your way...
A worthy opponent...
Of course, we don't all have the luxury of brainless opponents. You might have enemies that are smart, and who'll wipe the floor with you if you make any hint of a false move. These guys aren't going to be fooled by your dimwit routine. You'll have to treat them with respect while still getting the valuable information needed to build the little file you have stored in your head.
The key to getting close to an enemy when bad blood exists is by offering a truce. You both hate each other, but don't let that affect your judgment. Maintaining respect is the key to solving future problems. It's hypocritical, being social with a guy you want to whack, but La Cosa Nostra is about honor and self-respect.
So treat your enemies well, send their kids money on their birthdays, buy them drinks, and even help them out with business deals or promotions. But never let your guard down. This acting bit is like a secret mission and you need to keep as few barriers between you and your sworn enemies as possible. Understand that, and you will be prepared for anything that comes your way...
SkY2k 2015/12/01 19:36
Handle your enemies...
If your enemies do attack, you have to have a plan and counter-attack...
Watch Your Back And Keep Your Nose Clean
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Handle your enemies...
If your enemies do attack, you have to have a plan and counter-attack...
Watch Your Back And Keep Your Nose Clean
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Welldone Sky2k -up-
jaQui 2015/12/09 09:37
I kn0w better than t0 cry about it. Instead of internalizing public hatred and making myself miserable, I brush it off like a pr0.
I kn0w better than t0 cry about it. Instead of internalizing public hatred and making myself miserable, I brush it off like a pr0.
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