Why do some people oppose those who push society forward, especially when their efforts?

Why do some people oppose those who push society forward, especially when their efforts make them billionaires and world leaders?

Nietzsche’s concept of ressentiment helps explain:

When people feel powerless, they transform their frustration into moral outrage, painting ambition as selfishness and success as exploitation.

Instead of seeing the grit, sleepless nights, and failures that build progress, they focus on tearing down the very people who make it possible.

But without these risk-takers and visionaries, society would stagnate… progress demands courage, and history favors those bold enough to push us forward despite the critics.