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After working as a carpenter for five years, I injured my back. 1 , I needed a different kind of job. I had always wanted to start my own business, so I decided to take some business courses at a community college. I was, 2 , uneasy about taking college courses. English, 3 , scared me because I knew my writing skills were weak. When I got a D on my first essay, I was discouraged and considered dropping the course. 4 my instructor asked me to come in and speak with her. During this interview, she explained how I could improve my essay and gave me a chance to revise it. 5 this encouragement, I decided to stay in the course and pursue my dream of a new life.