Our Thing with Sammy The Bull Fireside with the Underboss - How the MAFIA is like CHESS
Feb 13, 2023
Sammy dives into the intriguing similarities between the Mafia and chess, emphasizing the need to think several moves ahead. He reveals how this strategic mindset applies not only in organized crime but also in business and personal relationships. Sammy shares anecdotes from his life, illustrating how chess sharpened his negotiation skills and enhanced his ability to read people's intentions. He argues that thoughtful communication is as crucial as strategic moves in chess. Plus, he even hints at a creative project that combines chess with mob themes!
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Think Several Moves Ahead
- Chess trains you to think multiple moves ahead and anticipate opponents' intentions.
- Sammy Gravano argues that this strategic thinking translates directly to business and life decisions.
Read People Like Chess Positions
- Reading tone, words, and expressions helps you infer what someone really wants or feels.
- Sammy says chess-style analysis improves communication in relationships and decision-making.
Checkmate Against John Gotti
- Sammy recounts playing chess against John Gotti and recognizing his hostile moves as strategic threats.
- He switched sides and cooperated with the government, calling his action "checkmate."
