Revenge as a motivation for success

Totally! Maybe not in the sense of "revenge" but there's nothing wrong with seeking success just to "prove 'em wrong", you know? Your story is inspirational - really! I mean - I bet that mechanic, if he's still there.. is thinking, damn, what do you know! A lot of things are like this with me... School, jobs, debt... Every time I hear discouragement or DOUBT directed towards me and what I'm doing with my life..It's fuel for the fire, really, and just motivates me more to prove them wrong.

Personally I can really relate with this, as it is something I have been experiencing a lot lately and instead of allowing it to get me down my attitude and thought process has been "I'll show them". I presently work as a Dispatcher aka Call Taker for a cab company where I have been for almost 5 yrs. I never get any self respect from a lot of the call takers, and the Boss and many of the people who have been there less time than me make at least what I do or more, and when I confront the Boss about it, he acts like no one is making more than me, or it should be none of his business. And then I also recently got my Business license again and tried having a small store out of a place that rents to Small Businesses. Personally this guy was in it for himself and no one else. I never really made any money there, and it got to the point because I was making no money when he gave me the option to break my lease and not have to pay him anymore $$ I took it. Then he said I was dreaming if I ever thought I would be successful with what I am doing. To make a long story short, I just had someone contact me about wanting me to do Business with them which I am in the process of talking with them and looking into it which could be a Big break for sure. All I can say is now I have the "I'll show them" attitude and willing to fight to get it.

Your story makes me smile because I know how it feels like to be in your place where you're being undermined. But then again, there are days where you're the hydrant. And days where you're the dog. Life's a cycle and I try to understand its process. I also had my fair share of outwitting someone. I was not one of the good ones during our training and she, on the other hand, has more experience. Then there's this one activity where we're all required to do something. Unfortunately, she picked me out among the rest. I don't know why but some of the trainees, who became my friends, told me that she doesn't like me at all and was always talking something against me. I never understood why because I know I didn't do anything towards her. Then our big examination came. She was very confident at that time that she'll be the top in our training since she has the edge to make it. But she didn't make it. I did. I don't use revenge to be a motivation in order to out win someone. But if that's the only way it could make that person realize and make him/her humble. Then I shall do it. We have different views in life. And I know we always do what we think is right. Congratulations on your success, Bounce. I am positive you bounced it well. =)

I dont think i could strive enough from someones disappointment to use it to succeed either, i think succuss is driven by love by passion my fullfillment. To truly be successful you need to let go of hate and the people that inspire the feeling in your life. Move yourself out of the situation that makes your hate thrive and into a situation where you feel loved and in control.

Well it may not be noble but I have definitely been motivated by feeling angry towards a few people in my past, and the desire to show them I could do better than they thought I would is a POWERFUL motivator! I suppose it would be better to be successful without feeling angry at anyone, but it's a good thing to make something productive and good from anger rather than just wallow in it and feel bad.

No. To me that just sounds like someone taking a movie into putting it into real life. Life isn't two hours long and isn't written for views. Life is meant to be pure and positively joyful in every moment. Hating someone or looking to get revenge is a weak mind set in my opinion. Why do they matter in your life? I would just focus on what makes you happy and makes you feel good independent of others actions or beliefs.

No I am vengeful but has nothing to do with work. I have never had that " I'll show them" mentality. I rather just wish them ill and if I get the chance to really hurt an enemy Anyway I can but I Never thought i Had to better myself to do it. I guess is what happens when you don't see what you are but Who you are. My job isn't and never will be Who I am. It is just what I do , period. So if an enemy sees me as nothing , that is their problem , not mine. In fact it is better for them to Think I can't hurt them. It will hurt doubly when they find out this " nothing" is the one causing all the harm.

Hm, layoff 2001 in which my boss told me that there was work on other systems in the company, but it would be too much of a learning curve. So I went and got another job and moved from: mortgage banking to health insurance an AS400 system to a VMS system And learned it and managed to do quite well, thank you very much. :D

Typically I tend to forget about any type of revenge plots a few days after any incident. Though, yes, there are a few people who told me I'd never amount to anything.. or something similar.. and I do feel I've succeeded in proving them wrong. Though I haven't done what I've done in order to prove anyone wrong.. I've done it because it's what I wanted.

I can't see revenge as a good moitivator for success. Success should come with achievements. It shouldn't come out of anger and resentment. Sometimes revenge can give us a push in a direction where we did not want to go.

Better myself in spite of it all or the odds or the naysayers? Heck yes! I wouldn't call it revenge, I'd call it avenged. You worked your way onward and upward, and as long as you don't hold onto the grudge, all should be fine. Good for you making it!

sometimes its how you see work thet would make it say revenge for some. me? i see it as competition and that i need to win foe he .she is my opponent by then its not revenge but FAIR GAME.

My motivation huh? there's only one motivation in my heart.. It's to become her only "prefect boyfriend" I've done a lot of things but she keep hurting me, I love her but...that's the only motivation I have.. Good luck on yours.

I never find revenge as a motivation for one to succeed in life. After all, the ends can never ever justify the means. Instead I see it the other way around. If one thinks of revenging, he must not attempt to do it at all. Instead, he must find himself challenged to work for the good in achieving one's goals and aspirations in life. Sooner or later the one whom you were supposed to avenge will realize the difference that you have made and your foot steps will soon be observed and followed. Biblically, when one slaps us on the left side of the face we must offer the right as well. If some one throws us a stone, may we retaliate by throwing bread. It doesn't sound insulting rather edifying and emulating the values and virtues which God has left for us to portray among fellows of this world.

Never tried that on myself and I have never experienced that in my life. But I guess for as long as you never malign others when you reached the top then there is nothing wrong with that. Motivation whether positive or negative will not influence the outcome. Try to be positive always and despite the negativity of the motivation never used it against or it might just bounce back to you twice.

according to my mind, use revenge as your motivator is the best way than you use it to injure someone. I think revenge is base and nature of human. It depends on everyone how to manage it.

I do not think I can use revenge to motivate me to become successful, as I rather be successful due to my talents, hard work and dedication. I put forth a great deal of passion in anything and everything I do as I want to be remembered as a caring and passionate person more so then trying to prove a point.