Being from the private sector and working with the development of personnel.  Individuals do stumble (we all did).  What I would focus on is to properly critique and seek to improve...which I believe will happen...give it some time.  The most important thing is if you stumble...pick yourself up...assess the situation and move on.  Keep the faith.  Akin to this, there are many chapters to an individual's life...one chapter does not reflect your entire life.  Just saying...