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Johno Meintjes
Raw thoughts, real stories, and lessons from the journey. Johno leads with heart, builds with purpose, and shares it all right here.
State the Fact. Tell the Truth
One of the principles I live by is incredibly simple. State the fact. Tell the truth. Not the version people want to hear. Not the version that gets the most likes. Not the version that keeps everyone comfortable. The truth. Because the truth is where change begins....
One Thing the World Has Taught Me: No One Loves a Victim
This might sound harsh. It might even make you uncomfortable. But one thing life has taught me is this: No one loves a victim. People will feel sorry for you for a little while. They'll listen to your story. They'll comfort you. They'll tell you that what happened...
I’m Not Here to Stroke Your Ego. I’m Here to Make You Feel Better. Be Better.
One of the biggest problems in the health and fitness industry today is that too many people are scared to tell the truth. Everyone wants to be liked. Everyone wants to tell you you're amazing. Everyone wants to congratulate you for simply thinking about exercising....
I Love Seeing People Happy
I deal with people every single day. Different ages. Different backgrounds. Different challenges. Different personalities. And over the years, I’ve noticed something. The people who seem to move forward in life are not always the smartest, the strongest or the...



