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**Title:** The Inspiring Story of Nilson Augusto
**Summary:**
Nilson Augusto, born in 1953 in Paraná, Brazil, faced a life of poverty, obstacles, and health challenges. Despite these setbacks, he demonstrated extraordinary perseverance and determination. Key events in his life include:
* Overcoming poverty to support his family
* Building a successful business from scratch (twice)
* Coping with:
+ Mother's blindness
+ Truck theft
+ Diabetes diagnosis
+ Kidney failure and hemodialysis
+ Skin cancer and multiple surgeries
Throughout, Nilson remained a symbol of positivity, motivation, and faith. His son, the narrator, pays tribute to his father's inspiring life, crediting him as the motivation behind his own endeavors. The story highlights the importance of hard work, self-effort, and resilience in overcoming life's challenges.
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1. **Birth**: Nilson Augusto was born in 1953 in Paraná, Brazil.
2. **Family**: He was the youngest of five brothers in a very poor family.
3. **Move to São Paulo**: At a young age, his family moved to São Paulo for new opportunities, a 17-hour trip.
4. **First Job (Age 11)**: Nilson's first job was selling squeegee rubber in the Mooca neighborhood.
5. **Job Change (Age 12)**: He started working with freight at his neighborhood fair, helping ladies carry purchases.
6. **Mother's Illness**: His mother became blind due to mistreated diabetes.
7. **Job Change (After Mother's Illness)**: Nilson started working as an office boy to earn more and help with family bills.
8. **Distance to School**: He lived 2 km from his school, which he walked due to lack of money for the bus or lunch.
9. **Career in 20s**: Nilson created his own company selling industrial machines and also taught at church.
10. **Marriage and Children**: He met his wife (Helga) at church and had twins (two girls and later possibly mentioned two boys, though this seems to be a point of confusion in the text).
11. **Business Move to Interior of São Paulo**: To escape city violence, Nilson moved with his family and brother to start a new company.
12. **Success in Jundiaí**: He founded "About Tec", becoming the largest supplier of powder paint in the Jundiaí region.
13. **Diagnosis with Diabetes (1992)**: After the Brazilian economic crisis caused by President Fernando Collor, Nilson discovered he had diabetes.
14. **Truck Theft**: His only truck was stolen, impacting his ability to support his family.
15. **Kidney Failure and Hemodialysis (2014)**: Nilson suffered a corneal hemorrhage leading to blindness in one eye and kidney failure, requiring hemodialysis.
16. **Skin Cancer Diagnosis**: Later, he was diagnosed with skin cancer, undergoing several surgeries.
17. **Current Age and Condition (at time of recording)**: At 67, despite all challenges, Nilson continues to work, inspiring perseverance and motivation.
18. **Family Legacy**: His story inspired his child to create a channel, expressing gratitude for the lessons learned from him.