This is something which happened when I was in 8th standard.

At that time I used to be a kid who was below average in academics. Maths used to be a subject which gave me night mares and chills and I terribly failed once. So my parents decided to enrol me in a tuition. That teacher was a good family friend of ours and she was known to be a very good teacher. She had started with algebra basics and was teaching me and she casually asked me about how I usually score. I told her about my scenario and suddenly her enthusiasm to teach decreased little bit. Next day when I went for class with my mom, she refused my entry and said she can't teach below average students and take “risk” on her reputation.

I felt betrayed, my self respect was punched and I was fuming in anger. I suddenly started working very hard. Didn't leave my desk for hours.

And bingo! Next test I scored 24/25 ! That was the boost I needed. Slowly, from being a below average student I became a good student.

We next saw her after my class 12 results. She jokingly asked me, “ So how was your maths result?” I smirked, I knew that was coming. I said” Not bad at all..just 5 away from centum.”

The look I saw on her face was worth all the hardwork I did. Am sure next time she will think enough before she turns away someone just because of their marks.

So kids, next time someone tries to bring you down, best revenge is to prove them wrong.