You may have had complete confidence in a goal of yours, especially because
you have worked hard and made admirable progress. Even though you are not
yet specifically where you want to be, you know you have made a good effort
and you have certainly paid your dues. However, Moonchild, someone else's
evaluation of the situation may not be what you expected, and this could be
cause for concern. But you know who you are, and you know that the quality
of your work is stellar. Rely on that, and don't let negative implications
bring you down.