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Courage

Beca, a young woman from Aracaju, Brasil, dreams of becoming a barber. Her journey is filled with obstacles, but with the help of her supportive aunt Jenne and her friend Polinho, she learns the true meaning of courage.

Beca always dreamed of being a barber, just like her Aunt Jenne who owned Barber Shop Tools in Aracaju. One morning, Beca shared her dream with her aunt. Beca was eager but nervous. She feared she wasn't skilled enough. Aunt Jenne smiled and handed her a pair of scissors. 'Let's start today,' she said.

Beca's first obstacle came quickly. A customer asked for a complex haircut, and Beca froze. Her hands trembled. Aunt Jenne noticed and stepped in to help. Beca felt disheartened. 'I don't think I can do this,' Beca muttered.

The next day, Beca faced more challenges. She accidentally snipped too much hair off another customer. 'Mistakes happen,' Aunt Jenne reassured her. But Beca's confidence dwindled further. Her friend Polinho stopped by to offer some encouragement. 'You can do this, Beca,' he said.

Days went by, and Beca's mistakes piled up. She started to feel like giving up. 'Maybe I'm just not cut out for this,' she said. Aunt Jenne and Polinho tried to reassure her, but Beca was losing hope. She felt overwhelmed and defeated.

One evening, Aunt Jenne shared her own story. 'I made countless mistakes when I started,' she said. 'But I kept going because I loved it.' Beca felt a spark of hope. With renewed determination, she practiced tirelessly. Polinho's encouragement and Jenne's wisdom gave her the strength to continue.

Finally, Beca felt ready. She tackled a difficult haircut with confidence. The customer smiled, satisfied with the result. 'You did it!' Polinho cheered. Aunt Jenne beamed with pride. Beca realized that courage isn't the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.

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