What was your why?

Third class having a rough week, can’t seem to turn around without someone beating on me or telling me I can’t do this or that because of my rank. Was always told during these moments to remember my “why”. Thinking I need to revisit what it is.

What was yours when you first joined and how did it change over time? What is it now?

Edit to add: Any advice for “acting my pay grade” without being a shitbag so that I don’t have to deal with this going forward?