Former Lucchese member :The[ many mistakes] I've made
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- This video is about the many mistakes I've made and reflecting on what advice I would give myself if possible back then.
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This is very real and very honest. To speak like this publicly is harder than people might realize. But the way it is articulated from the heart is beautiful. Keep pressing to be the best you John...the first chapters of your life are only the first part of the book. You still have so many chapters to write and they can be good, kind, and amazing beyond what you can even comprehend right now. God bless.
Very good comment i agree 100% with.. That's what i love with JP's channel, he's such an honest and intelligent character. The way he describes his former life you can make the movie in your head that goes with the story ! It's unbelivable !
Yeah man I had the same deal with shitty parents and super great grandparents and I made a mistakes and had my daughter at 15 but I was so scared to be like my parents and make and bring her into a hell life. So I married my ex wife at 18 .I didn't stop and learn from my parents I was a horrible person and by 19 I was in the marines taking lives . It was the ultimate number 1 deadly sin in God's eyes. So I got into drugs to stop the pain and made so many mistakes. My advise to young people is never answer a hard decision right there and then. Think about it at least overnight your not only effecting you your effecting family, friends and people who love you. Think deeply cause these decisions and there punishments could effect your own kids 20 years from now you never know. You decided to stay with your kids and family so do it stay out of trouble and raise those kids correctly or you will drive them towards a hard life thanks for listening
You turned me into a fan today…you are doing the right thing now, that’s what matters…congratulations on your bravery
Thanks John for telling your sad story. I have many regrets also. I'm only thankful that my daughter took all my advice and learned life's lessons the easy way. Best always to you.
when i see your childhood picture i can only think of one thing “ sonny is it better to be loved or feared” lol great episode , keep it up
Someone once told me that one of the most important things a parent can do is support your children by going to their sporting events
That is true however, sometimes its not possible if the parents work schedule don't permit it. Itd a double edge sword because its the overtime money that pays for the sporting activities, equipment, vacations and the toys. Children understandably dont get it but hooefully as they get older they will.
@@JohnC-er3rg True, then you gotta attend the kids Spelling Bee
Funny, I hated it. Showing there aren't just one rule :)
I think John may be minimizing the 'beatings'. You don't beat a child or
an animal. All the parent gains is 'fear' not respect. And a beating by someone
who suppose to love you makes you untrustful. A slap, sometimes is necessary, to stop hysterical & uncontrolled behave. BUT, never a beating.
Matthew, I found Life is a series of beatings. You win the game when you
take your 'beating' like a man. But, never from a loved one. Also, never
be one of the 'beaters'. "Beatings is the last resort of the incompetent'
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Beautiful shirt Bo. Salude🍷
Damn, man. Very brave of you sharing such personal stuff. Good for you, as I’m sure this is very therapeutic for you. Amazing the stuff we remember as kids and hold onto. Buying the Al Capone hat and the pinky ring as a child - priceless. Also, that’s a great fucking shirt.
Thanks for your story John, like you said, i think there are many people who now think “if i only”
But like Tom says, it’s how you finish, and you are doing great 😎 who knows how many people are listening to you now and start thinking about what they are doing and choose to go another way 👍
You seem like a good man John and I'm sure you grandfather is proud of you.
Absolutely. 😎✌✝💕🇮🇹
wow im really impressed with the level of honesty and humility expressed here. ive personally been going thru alot recently and really beating the hell outta myself about bad choices and decisions i have made in my life.. i needed to see this tonight. thank you
@@chadjones6313 that all ya can do pal
@@guiseppe6215 will do Joe thx
It's not where you start, it's where you finish. I wise man once said.
Good stuff, thanks! I describe my life this way “ I learned so much from my mistakes, that I decide to keep making them”😕
Very thought provoking - thank you John.
In life, especially in youth, we do not have the foresight of consequences.
Stephen R. Covey: “While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the consequences of our actions.”
This episode was probably not your easiest, but must say it was one of your best! Thanks for the candid account of a formidable part of your life! I wish you all the best and look forward to following along as you continue to post more videos! Cent anni’
After hearing this awesome episode, can someone please tell my why John does have 25,000 subs yet ? Your a good man John, God Bless You. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
It is growing at a good pace and will grow in an even more exponentiel way very soon.. It comes from his experience, his heart and is so well written without the bs some other channels use. It's not a channel for wannabe tugs, it's for real ones !
Amazing from the heart confession about his life . All the young punks out there should be made to listen to his words .....
He speaks the truth with love for those who are listening. It’s how you finish that counts. There is hope for all of us !!!
Loving the show John. Thank you, stay safe!
great post. we all need to reflect from time to time to keep honest, humble and on the right path. Be well John & family
Always very honest and sincere. God bless you brother. You always have words of wisdom and speak truth
John your a class act.. I wished i could go back and change my life too... streets never give one anything good.. just pain and suffering...
Congrats on breaking the cycle with your kids! Much love and respect!
Thank you for sharing this story🙏
I give you props for your courage, honestly and sharing it with us. Straight Fire!!
Alot of folks will never understand these sort of circumstances…John, you know, I know, everything happens for a reason…your circumstances are so unfortunate…although, through everything you’ve gone through in your life, look at where you are now sir…yes, unfortunately you can’t go back in time to make everything else right…BUT, you are alive, you have a TOTALLY different life now, you’re with your family…and the biggest thing is this: you have a testimony of your life! I’m sure it’s challenging to let go of your past “life”…only in a sense of some of regret…my family will keep yourself in our thoughts…thank you for sharing with us…a video like this brings tears to someone’s eyes…God bless and your family! Just know, you have atleast 1 supporter that is thinking of you and family…have a great evening and may God bless you and your family with some peace…again, I apologize for such a long comment…we all run our own race in life…how WE finish our race, is UP to US! Appreciate you and your content you are delivering to us sir! ❤️🙏
Thanks for the episode. And for sharing these events and insight.
Thank you for sharing your stories with all of us John. Much appreciated!
(aka "Instowham") Brilliant show, John. I wish I'd seen it sooner. It really sent me on an emotional roller coaster. Stirred up a lot of old memories. I won't bore you with the details. I just wanted to say thank you for your courage in opening up and I'm glad to see your show is taking off and really helping people. God bless ye, kiddo. Keep up the great work.
You are so brave, John. It's hard to tell the stories that define us. I believe we are meant to learn lessons in this lifetime and then, if we learn a thing or two, share those lessons with others. You seem to have gone through all the things to get to where you are now (which is two years after this video was posted) with a really clear message to young people to think twice before joining up into something as complicated as the mob. Without having the experiences you had, you wouldn't be able to speak with authenticity about the subject. Any man could say "don't get into the life" but that isn't same message from one man to the next. A man like you who has gone away, been made, been double crossed, tried to walk away, and been a target has much more clout than some guy who has only watched the Godfather. Keep up the amazing message, and wishing you all the very best.
IT TOOK A LOT OF COURAGE TO TELL YOUR STORY & THANK-YOU FOR SHARING 🩸
Great video brother. You do a great job on all your videos.
Appr3ciate the vulnerability John. Godbless another great episode. Keep it 💯 brotha keep it pushin . Much success to ya bro
Giving advice and not following your own is so true. Catch myself doing it all the time
Great job and story as always John!! I also find myself constantly going over the what if’s sometimes it drives me crazy.. But so is life I don’t like this saying but it pertains You play the hand your dealt,, Chin Don!!!
Honesty and reflection and shared lessons good video John thank you God Bless
John, everyone makes Mistakes,I never been one to Judge. Your being Honest and open and I know this had to be hard. 💓 I had that in family kids having kids, Your a good Man. PS I have been to the flea Market at the race track bought some great things and I bought a hat from that same stand it was my favorite
You are a genuine man’s man. #1 is your personal immediate family and your story helps you better understand the why’s and how’s. Now you care for them in the way they deserve. You rose above it all. From strength to strength🍷🍷salud
Thank you
Fantastic stories John keep up the good work God bless u and your family
Thank you
Yes I've made a few mistakes in my life it's taught me a lot some valuable life lessons you learn along your journey
Im back watching your older videos i am always wondering about your religious up bringing i always look at yours and other mob related podcasts and end up wondering if y'alls upbringing would have been different from a religious standpoint again really impressed with your honesty and sincerity look forward to more of yours and mba videos thank you
Thank you, Bart. I was raised Catholic. However, while in that life I considered myself religious, obviously was not. Making the sign of the cross and saying a quick prayer yet committing crimes, does not make a person religious.
@@Sitdownnews thank you i wasn't expecting a response let alone so quickly im really really impressed with your time spent in reflection of your past life and you putting it out there for the world to see god bless you and yours John
You’re welcome, and thank you for the kind words.
Back again they pop up on my phone and i watch your videos have great life lessons for all young or old. Or maybe im a slow learner haha
Love the genuine stories.
JP, I’ve been watching your videos and you are very brave. Just know we have a lot of respect for you and we all make mistakes. Thank you for your stories.
Catching up on your stuff. Good message bro!!
John your a class act this was your best one yet!
My step dad used too beat me pretty bad also if it happened today he would’ve gone to prison
Great video. You've been consistently transparent about everything else as it is, but when it comes down to yourself, that's amazing. You're a rare breed indeed John & it's refreshing. When we're young & naïve, I can totally understand the allure of wanting to hang out the "wrong crowd", whether it be the "cool" bad kids at school, the mob, etc. At some point some realize that might not be the way to go, but unfortunately, some get involved even deeper. Yes, one can learn from others mistakes & get good advice given to them until they're blue in the face, but sometimes, it has to take you experiencing for yourself to actually learn the real deal. Very different from just someone telling you what & what not to do. Some people never learn, or will never admit to what they did and/or will never change. It seems you always had the makings of a very good person, but got lost for a bit. You lucked out in that you realized it was all bullshit. Made it out alive & in one piece & have turned yourself around for the better. As a result, you've even ended up doing what you actually enjoy doing. Writing, teaching & entertaining others & even making us laugh as a bonus, & not too many people can claim that. Very glad you have brought your life story to us. Thanks!
Thank you, I appreciate the message.
One of the best mob podcasts shows i havr ever watched! This is as real as it gets! Best part is you don't glamorize it. 👍🏼💯🙏
John amico mio grazie per il video.
Even if we could our younger versions would never listen!! Lol but that's a great idea if we could and they would listen but we never did because I had my parents telling me exactly what I would say but young teens and adults think they know better!! I guess they just have to make mistakes and learn on there own and hopefully they don't make too many mistakes!
Wow, A&S, I worked at the Brooklyn Fulton store that later became Macy's, great memories!
Your honesty, sincerity, and humility is refreshing and inspiring. I recently found your channel, and I am enjoying your content, especially the way in which you deliver it.
All the Best!
Thank you, and thank you for watching.
Very nicely done John. Not easy to be an individual that lives most of his life in a secretive world and then be able to lay it all bare to the world. You are healing from your past life by reflecting on these things rather than keeping them in some dark place. Although i wasn't in the mob, i had a similar life and today am a happily married father of five children. So many people especially young people go through depression these days not realizing how much they have or how they can reinvent themselves and not let the past define them. for me, music has helped me along the way. Although i am not good at speaking about personal things i think i let my guitars do the talking lol. Continuous improvement is your future! tom
Thanks for watching and continue moving in a positive direction.
@@Sitdownnews Thank you. I wake up every day and try and do something positive and significant.
Feb 2022 this was one of the most important videos you made, thank you.
This was so diff than your other content. So nostalgic and had a melancholy beauty to it.
John did you know this Frankie Pasqua guy?
It was nice to hear you open up about your childhood,we all go through things that shape and mold us to adulthood and I'm glad to see you survived that life
Listen to me Brother, your Grandad is proud of you now , because you are not that person from the past , you are a good man and a good dad .
Great show. First time watching you but glad I found it. Very touching and well done. I have made so many mistakes I wish I could change my past as well. Take care.
Thanks for watching.
Yes many of us had dysfunctional families, it's all we knew. I wish I'd have been smarter too but it could be worse. Be thankful of how you've come so far. The best is yet to come....heartfelt story. Hugs and blessings handsome 😇
Thank you
My grandfather used take me on walks after dinner every night we are there. Down 20th ave along the cemetery. Near FDR high school. I wish I would’ve appreciated those walks more.
Hey John, you’ve gotta make mistakes in order to learn and grow in the future for the same possible mistake
John you are awesome man.
I came from a broken home my father was an alcoholic and when I was around 9 or 10 my father took me and dropped me off at a Alateen meeting and I remember being furious because I was thinking you have the problem not me why the F am I at this meeting so I didn't say a word and refused to go back
Fortunately the book of the chapters of your life is only half written, and you get to write the rest of it how you wish to be remembered.
This was powerful thanks for your honesty and respect for what you are going for now for yourself and share with others
Thank you
I had a similar experience growing up. You get taught how to fight and how to take a hit. But you also learn that violence is a problem solving strategy, which ultimately harms your own wellbeing, as well as those around you.
This is true
Nice shirt by way 😀
You know you’re from a certain generation when you easily can say “ i got a Beating “ say that today and every city agency comes knocking
Mate you are still here, you are a survivor. We all have our cross to bear. At some point I had to look at myself and realise, that despite my crap childhood, I had become the sole author of my own misery. Time to grow up. Tough choices had to be made. I am glad I did. Life is too much of a gift to throw away. be well Brother!
good stuff... stay strong john
Thanks for the story john....that's crazy cause my pop worked dwn the Philly navy yard and they had to cut him a check for his vacation cause he never used it....small world
You had me hooked when you said the NY Post was a garbage newspaper
Yeah John, being incarcerated is nothing that anyone in their right mind would like to experience. That said you truly are a born soldier! I mean to go through the state penitentiary of New York for close to 20 years, and come out with all your faculties in place, is truly something not to sneeze at. It's so easy to get lost in that life whether through a movie, documentary, the neighborhood, and start to glorify it in one way, shape, form, or another. The reality is something way, way, altogether different, as you was able to figure out for yourself there at the end. Continue going forward and just like everything else that we tackle out here, A day at a time. One foot in front of the other. Do what's in front of you take things as they come. Alright have a very pleasant evening and God bless always.😇👍💯
Appreciate your story and looking back on anything they say Hindsight is 20/20 so we all go three that but god bless you
Wow. Brutally honest. Very impressive. It made me think numerous times. Thank you very much.
Thank you
You looked
exactly like C from Bronx Tale
Wow Bro,,,,Back in the Days,,,,especially in Italian families its , seems,, beating a child was something they felt was acceptable and necessary to discipline your children,,,,but it really fucked up many, many kids, and things usually got out of control and beatings would go to far,,,,,I came from a family just like this,,,and I am 60yrs old now,,,and I can tell everyone here,,,those scars never leave you. !!!! My fathers, father was a real abusive prick and I won't go into the stories, but yes!!!!
It gets past down,,, J am so proud you broke that trend with your very own children,,,I never had any children, and I always wondered if it was because I may have been abusive,,,, I hate to think that,,,but it makes me wonder,,,,TY Brother!
Luv you, and love the podcast, your a good man bro,,,,😎✌✝💕💕💕🇮🇹
The best video. I really enjoyed it.
You are a TOUCH cat ( I really mean this......if it means anything)......telling your story to the world! Many of us keep this demon inside of us and let it explode to the surface! Much respect man! This really takes balls!
John
A lot of us all look back at small things in our past that we think may have taken us in a different Direction. But I believe God lays out a path at the end of that path you come to a Crossroads it's up to us to make a decision which way to go that leads us down another path to a Crossroads and again in life you have to make a decision as to which way to go. I as you have made many a mistake growing up on the streets of South Baltimore was not easy and I made many a mistake that I wish I had not made we can long for the past to return and to what we believe are simpler times. The only thing we can do now is makeup for mistakes we made back then love the people around you as they love you and move forward. You seem to be an honest man straightforward remorseful you're going to be fine take care
Thank you, your are correct, and I appreciate the message.
Hey John did you know Franky Pasqua?
Lol I knew someone was going to ask him that asap!...I was going to as well
Hello,
This is Michael, the message coordinator. I will forward the question to John. Thank you.
Michael
Hi, John said he met him one time at his Uncle's wake. He did not know him.
@@Sitdownnews thank you for responding.
@@danieldimino4622 you saw that interview too? Lol
YOU CAN THIS GUY IS TELLING THE TRUTH LISTEN HOW HE SOUNDS HIS WORDS THERE. DIRECT AND CLEAR LIERS TALK FAST AND LOOSE!!!! MY COMPLEMENTS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .MY FRIEND I LISTEN TO YOU ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!!!😎🏉
Thanks for watching.
Soon as he said shorts over our sweatpants lol. that reminds me to push the like button
Not gonna lie, but I shed a tear here. I was 20 when I became a father and I was no where near prepared for it. Your parents were even younger. Unfortunately it's the kids who bear the brunt of the frustrations of immature parents, coz they are little more than kids themselves.
Streets dont love anyone i learned that the hard way and let me tell you it was hell on earth by the way you are very sincere i like that grew up westside Buffalo had a hard head wouldn't listen to my father he warned me
My dad left us when I was five. I still remember my mum telling my brother & me in the kitchen that he wasn’t coming home. We formed a tearful huddle. I remember being really embarrassed later on in secondary school that “I didn’t have a dad” and made the same cringey excuses. Like you say there would have been others in the same boat, but being the intense young lad I was if I’m honest, I don’t think I could’ve handled it any other way at the time. It’s tough. And when my mum got together with her long term partner, I eventually started faking that he was my dad to keep the illusion going - which made me cringe all over again, so I get what you endured there.
Not easy for a young kid to deal with. Thank you for watching. Happy New Year Adrian.
John your stuff is amazing keep it up salute 👏
You know, I’m from a broken family, I grew up only with my mum. My mum was a great mother, but too undisciplined, so I pretty quick joined the Latin Kingz and became a made member. As a made man, I had to make €20,000 per month and I was on call to do whatever I was asked, beat up someone with a baseball bat, burn down a building, steal a car, whatever. Even if I’m busy, I had to put them first. I was more of a racketeer, I was good at credit cards, fraud, ID etc.I moved country after jail and I’ve never gone back.
Some People learn late, some people never learn at all. As long as a Man learns from his mistakes, that’s all that matters.
Sound like my Father who left me when i was 5. He was a severe Functioning Alcoholic. He worked 30 YEARS at Brookhavel National Lab on Long Island without missing 1 day of work!! How do you do that hung ova every day?? Different Breed those Guys John. You know da Lab in Eastern Suffolk Long Island. I love the fact you started your own Channel.Soon you can start your Own Podcast. And John,,you are living more than half the life of your Grandfather. Your jus a Late Bloomer,,i can relate my friend. Nothin but luv🙏🤙
You show that you can change your life around
You are a Man's Man's keep your head up
Great advice I love it’s not how you start but how you finish ….
Very true.
Glad I saw this guy on vlad great stories seems like a good guy just got took a few wrong turns in life! I’ve been there thank god for forgiveness
I enjoy ur detail and explanation of ur expirence
LIKE U I HAVE MANY REGRETS, ITS AMAZING THAT I GOT AWAY WHEN I DID, I GREW UP IN BESONHURST BROOKLYN AROUND ALL THE MOB GUY, AFTER A FEW YEARS I KNEW I DIDN'T WANT TO BE APART OF THEM....
I WENT INDEPENDENT YES I STILL DID SOME TERRIBLE THINGS LIKE ARMED ROBBERY, DRUGS AND OTHER THINGS I WONT TALK ABOUT HERE, I WAS LUCKY BECAUSE I GOT AWAY WITH SO MUCH, THE TRUTH IS IF COUGHT I WOULD HAVE NEVER GOTTEN OUT OF PRISON.....
AFTER WATCHING THESE GUYS GETTING 50 YEARS AND LIFE IN PRISON I SAID NO MORE AND WENT STRIGHT, I LEFT NY BECAUSE ONE I HAD MANY PEOPLE WANTING ME DEAD FOR REFUSING TO KICK UP MONEY AND A FEW OTHER THINGS...
IM NOW 65YRS OLD AND LIVED A OK LIFE BUT IM SO HAPPY THAT I LEFT THAT LIFE BEHIND ME, LOVE UR CHANNEL JOHN AND REMEMBER WHAT U DID U DID BUT U TURNED UR LIFE AROUND AND ARE DOING GOOD THINGS NOW AND THAT'S WHAT MATTERS, GOD BLESS MY BROTHER....
Thank you
I'm still happy I found this channel
It gives me a different perspective
Thank you for sharing your life. I too come from an unhealthy environment. I was too embarrassed to let any of my friends know and still am. You’re a strong man for making a video about your young life.
Funny I'm from Cali and we also wore our shorts over our sweat pants!
A good kid who finally found his way.
Hi John, hope you are well today. I'm listening to this for the second time as I had listened to it probably 6 months ago. You mentioned the New York Post as being a garbage newspaper. Why is that? Did they report bad things about your friends or even possibly you? Just wondering... One of these days I'd really like to meet you. I'm in Florida if you ever want to take a break from the cold. Take care.
No comment on the newspaper