This is the story of Andrew Baldwin, the son of the incredibly rich Fred Baldwin, who live in a medieval mansion secluded from the outskirts of the city. Andrew grew up in the public school of Manhattan because his father told him although most would send him to a private school, if he were to one day pass away, it would be important to have those around him that are there for him, not the money or success.

Andrew did not quite understand it now, but Fred believed it would come to him one day. At this point in time Andrew is 14 years old and has a fall party coming up and Andrew asked his father if he could get a new suit for the party. Fred asked Andrew why he couldn’t use his own money since he is coming to that age where he needs to start handling his own finances. Now his father was so wrapped up in his business that he didn’t really know what was happening in his son’s daily life and didn’t know that his son doesn’t even have a job.

Upon Andrew telling his father this he is outraged. His father asks him how he plans on making himself a good image and a living without a job. Andrew responded by explaining that he could just use his father’s money. His father, trying to remain cool, explained to him that he wouldn’t help those who aren’t willing to help themselves, son or not. Andrew became upset and told his father that he was wrong and he would one day see. Fred, in disappointment, went to his office and realized he knew what he had to do.

As morning came, Andrew awoke to a quiet, and brisk morning. He walked downstairs and turned on the television as he waited for the butler to bring him his usual breakfast. But to Andrew’s surprise he waited there for 30 minutes and it never came.

He got up to look in the kitchen to see if his breakfast was ready but there was no one in sight. He made his way to his dad’s office to complain about his dilemma, but his father was nowhere in sight. Andrew realizes he doesn’t have time to investigate since he has to leave soon. He does his best to make himself eggs for breakfast, but they just get burnt and full of eggshells, so he throws them in the trash and weeps in anger as he leaves the house.

He gets into the car and waits. That’s when he remembers there is no one around. He realizes he would have to ride the bus like everyone else, although he doesn’t like the idea he has no choice. By the time he makes it back home he searches for hours and finds that his father and butler were missing.

Thinking about the fall party coming up and needing money, he goes to get a job at a fast food restaurant. Scared that people will judge him for working there he remembers what his father said, “Make friends with those who are there for you, not the money and success.” After replaying this in his mind he gains a whole new perspective and works harder than ever before.

Two months later Andrew is making breakfast and other meals for himself and is making a stable amount of money and even started his own drop shipping business and is bringing in thousands of dollars. He gets a letter in the mail from his father. Frantically, he runs inside and sits in his dad’s office and reads it.

Dear Andrew, 

I realized that when you believed you would mooch off of the money others made that you were set on that belief, and I had no other choice but to leave you to yourself to figure it out on your own. Every day I thought to myself, “Is this a mistake, maybe I should go back.” But I convinced myself to trust the process, and that time will do its work. It wasn’t until last week that I heard of a company in the rising named Baldwin Dropshipping. That’s when I realized that you’ve done it. You now know what it takes to be a business man and a successful one at that, you don’t know how proud I am of you son. I will be returning within a few days with exceedingly exciting news.

Sincerely, 

Fred Baldwin

Fast forward to six years later, Baldwin Industries is passed down to Andrew, who is now a successful businessman and entrepreneur making millions of dollars each week. His company is only expanding and for the good of the people.

Later that evening a party is held at Baldwin Manor in honor to a man who recently passed away that was Andrew’s mentor and loving father, Fred Baldwin. Andrew steps up in front of everyone there and announces, “My father once said that a legacy is not continued by a dead man, but a man that carries on the work of that man.”