To those, like JK, who would sneer at my claim to embarrassment-as-motivator: I own my embarrassment, and it’s my prerogative to be adolescent at 45. At least I’m emotionally honest, and not sitting in judgment of anyone.
Really, I find people so infuriating.
Otohime 
I don’t know the situation you’re referencing, but I do know exactly what you mean.