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Former Mafia Boss: "I Was Running The Biggest Scam In The World! $1.4 Million A Day!" - Michael Franzese

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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The Journey to Becoming a Made Man

This chapter discusses the elaborate and ceremonial process of becoming a made man in the Mafia, highlighting the emotional weight of the induction, including the blood oath and the connection to family. It reflects on the changes in recruitment policies and the resentment felt by older members towards faster-joining newcomers. Additionally, the chapter examines the complexities of loyalty, personal ambition, and the psychological impacts of witnessing violence in the harsh world of organized crime.

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