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In the world of bodybuilding, many contribute in various aspects. They may not participate in the competitions, but they want to spread positivity about the sport. Also, they want to build their muscles like a pro bodybuilder. Joey Swoll, also known as Joseph Sergo, is a fitness influencer who promotes gym positivity through social media and his actions.

He frequently shares videos and opines about negativity in the gym. The crusader himself has baggage of bad things he has done in the past. He regrets it now. In the short clip shared on Instagram by Flex Lewis- Straight Otta the Liar, he confessed that he was vindictive but now changed a lot over the years.

Joey Swoll’s opens up about being resentful

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The fitness influencer gave a reason why he was like that; He shared a story with Lewis when he was in high school was dating a girl, and that girl cheated on him, and Joey Swoll couldn’t take it easily. He was so outrageous that he intentionally tried to hurt his ex with some unacceptable actions.

Since that incident, he has become ruthless. According to Swoll, if someone did something bad to him, he would do something even worse to them. He wanted them to feel the pain he felt. “I used to be a very vindictive person. Okay, I was very much the if you hurt me.  I’m biblical like I am tenfold man like I make sure you feel it,” said Joey.

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Over the years, his perspective has changed a lot. He now thinks rationally rather than emotionally. 37 YO fitness enthusiast said, “When people come at me or try to hurt me know that they’re not really trying to hurt me they’re hurting themselves”. He believes that when people try to hurt somebody, they’re actually hurting themselves. So, he doesn’t get angry or try to hurt them back. His belief got stronger when he came to the realization that people will always try to feed your mind with their perspective.

He changed his perspective to optimism

He also mentioned that in the world of social media, where everybody wants vindication, everybody wants revenge, and people try to convince that prove them wrong whatever the negativity they’re spreading about you. He further said, “Don’t do it to prove the haters wrong do it to prove those that love and support you right even if the only person that supports you is yourself”. We shouldn’t do things just to prove to ourselves who thinks wrong about us. Instead, we should focus on the other side, we should care about those who support us. Even if the only person supporting you is yourself. Believe in yourself and do things for your happiness, not to impress somebody else.

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His transition from being a vengeful to a humble and kind person is surely an inspiration to many people. Fitness trainer often helps people through his social media. He taught us to focus on being the best version of ourselves. It is a way to live and make life better.

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