Focus on the Cause.

 A cause could be defined as any of the following; 

1.what makes something happen: a person or thing that makes something happen or exist or is    responsible for something that happens.

2.reason: a reason or grounds for doing or feeling something.
3.principle: a principle or idea that people believe in or work for. 

The importance of focusing on the cause is well illustrated in the story of David and Goliath in 1 Sam 17:28-30. 
 28 And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.

29 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

30 And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.
 
When he was about to fight Goliath, David was out-rightly condemned by Eliab for being proud and naughty. But David made sure he was focused on the task because of the CAUSE he had in mind!

4. Finally, a cause could be a goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends. ‘He is fighting for a just cause’.

People who don’t know your cause may criticize and out rightly condemn you.
It doesn’t matter if they are your superiors or seniors, as long as you are sure of your cause, you must ignore them.


To your success,
Dr Okonoda