I don't believe that when you begin to make am for life, there are some stumbling stone that might be preventing you to have your way through. Now I realize what my mum used to say back in the days that only speak truth about your self and don't talk of anyone.
If you and your enemy are moving together, I know how jealous it may be for the enemy to continue have hard times. I believed that when they see you making it they are always pissed off. But we are quite different in nature and our destiny are not the same.