Not to praise or condemn the mob, thats not the point or purpose here.
But thats exactly why guys like you should not be in the life! Clearly, you have neither the mentality, fortitude, or "stuff" that it takes to sustain that type of lifestyle.
And if you were in the life, no doubt real street guys (especially the old-timers) would sniff you out in no time. You'd end up in a car trunk. lol.