As you've probably discovered, great work makes us uncomfortable.
If I fail more than you do, I win.
It's rare to find a consistently creative or insightful person who is also an angry person. They can't occupy the same space, and if your anger moves in, generosity and creativity often move out. It's difficult to use revenge or animus to fuel great work.
We are too focused on avoiding criticism and not enough on making a difference.
Successful people are the ones who are breaking the rules.
Solving problems—actually solving them, not just claiming you do—solving perceived, urgent problems, is a surefire way to get the world to beat a path to your door.