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"I think you'll be quite successful in the consulting business," Bob allowed. I gulped because I knew the failure rate among people who try to start small businesses was about 80 percent after the first five years.

"It's called contract employment," I said with a chuckle, knowing he always became amused when I would throw around the latest buzz words from my cadre of business gurus.

"That's right. I'll have to remember that -- contract employment."

"Actually, I consider myself more of a counselor than a consultant -- a counselor for managing change. Doesn't that sound slick?" I said lightly with another chuckle.

I knew it was going to be tough. I needed to help my potential clients look beyond my disability so they could get to know me as a person who can build collaborative, trusting relationships with them and provide them with valuable services.

"No -- that sounds good," he said more earnestly. "You could be quite successful. And, you really have done quite well for yourself here. Married. New home."

My left foot involuntarily kicked back, hitting my crutches on the maroon carpeting as I leaned further forward with my elbows on his desk.

True, I had achieved my dreams. Single until I was 40, I married Pam, and we built a new home.

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