30+ Times People Made Themselves Successful Out of Spite and Proved Those Who Underestimated Them Wrong
Revenge truly tastes sweet when paired with victory.
Some people turn doubt into fuel, and this story is full of those moments. A Twitter prompt from LA-based TV and comic book writer Amanda Deibert asked people to share how they pushed themselves to succeed out of spite, and the replies came fast.
The result is a collection of stories about being underestimated, dismissed, or flat-out insulted, then using that negativity as motivation. From workplace digs to family comments, the people in these posts found a way to keep going and prove the doubters wrong.
Read on for the best examples of spite-fueled success.
Here's the tweet that sparked the discussion:
amandadeibertThat first story sets the tone fast.
1. Strippers deserve safety, too!
StripsEmily2. Oh, how well that backfired!
sharpestloves
3. Well, he indeed got his wish, and somehow literally, too.
DrKimEBarrett
Some people really do regret what they wished for.
4. Is he pleased now?
MaraWilson
5. Apparently, for some people, women can only be successful if they sleep their way through it. Sounds absurd.
JohnstonHollitt
6. What's wrong with being female and left-handed?
meklingensmith
7. Nothing is impossible if you truly want to defy the odds.
AlicePoet
8. Serves him right!
RachelZader
9. Girls in sports supremacy!
oliviawrightt
That kind of comeback never gets old.
10. The only way to face it.
MMChristensen
11. A win-win situation!
oriridraco
12. Statistically, people who are told they won't succeed are more likely to succeed.
DarkLilith
13. Those backhanded compliments truly suck.
carrie1ou
14. It was probably just a warning, but good thing she proved those doctors wrong.
ravynsdaughter
15. Girl boss moment!
_bebe_72
16. We love hearing stories like this!
psybrdoc/
17. It's never too late!
DonKeehotey
18. The power she holds!
MdOlabisi
19. A must-read!
aaronreynolds
20. Don't ever tell a determined woman that she can't do it because she will!
ProfMomEsq
That one hits a little too close to home for a lot of people.
This is the same kind of mess as choosing a business over repaying a sister’s loan.
21. Imagine being told you aren't real, though.
AirieStrange
22. Words are indeed powerful.
curriculargeek
23. Parents like this truly don't deserve the joy of having children.
annie_burchill_
24. Sucks to be them.
Literature_Lady
25. Sometimes, your biggest critic is yourself!
gohexyourself
26. Never let anyone tell you that you aren't enough!
ChileanAstro
27. Girls can do it, too. Duh!
pathologiste08
28. A badass bartender!
BronteWittpenn
29. Always be ten steps ahead!
DrGolfShirt
30. Teachers like this don't deserve their position!
orphieus
31. Who's the loner now?
katho37
32. Choose your friends wisely!
MysteryCr8tve
33. Where is he now, then?
StephStricklen
34. Love women in STEM!
amandaksilver
35. We're glad they didn't give up, too.
jameskorkie
Some of these stories are petty, some are painful, and all of them are memorable.
Have you ever been told by someone that you would never overcome something or that you would never be successful in life? What did you do to combat their criticism, and where are you now in life?
Comment with your thoughts or share a similar story to enlighten us! Share this article to inspire your friends and family!
Spite turned into payday drama, read why this person refused to fund their sister’s bakery business.
