Most runners aren’t breaking records. We aren’t standing on podiums or qualifying for elite races. We’re out there logging miles, dealing with setbacks, and pushing our limits in ways that don’t make headlines. But one of the most important lessons running teaches is the power of setting the right goal.

Redundancy is one of the most challenging professional setbacks a person can experience. It shakes your confidence, disrupts your routine, and leaves you questioning your worth. Yet everyone from senior leaders to well-meaning friends, family, and colleagues often try to console you with the words, “Don’t take it personally.”