I promise you: if you actually visualize your dream life first thing in the morning as if you are experiencing it right now, you will 10x your energy levels.
Become obsessed immediately.
Besides the scene being a reference to Godfather 1, this technique of cooking pasta comes from Frank Pellegrino (played FBI Boss Cubitoso), co-owner of the legendary Rao's Restaurant in NYC.
He gave this pro tip to Michael Imperioli, who wrote this episode. After trying it for himself and being amazed, he had to add it to the script.