Life may be poking holes in your ego and slowing your stride. This is a time when the efforts to achieve that normally work fine are instead beset by unexpected problems and harsh feedback. Charisma falters in the face of public disgust and resentment. If you are willing to listen and take the loss, there is much to learn that will serve you in the future. But this will take longer than you like. It’s okay to take some weights off the rack and do lighter reps for a while.