Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Max who lived in a small village. Max always dreamed of becoming a successful merchant like his father. So, every day he would watch his father trade goods and make a good salary.

One day, Max's father called him over and said, "Max, it's time for you to learn the trade and become a merchant just like me. You can start as my apprentice." Max was thrilled and couldn't wait to begin his new journey.

As an apprentice, Max learned about buying and selling goods and how to delegate tasks to others. He also learned about the freedom that comes with being a successful merchant. With freedom, he could contribute to his family and community in ways he never thought possible.

However, Max soon realized that the path to success was not easy. He worked long hours and his salary was meager. He often had to sacrifice his own needs for the good of the business.

But Max never gave up. He studied hard, wrote essays on trade and commerce, and worked tirelessly to improve his skills. He knew that success would come with hard work and determination.

And, sure enough, with time, Max became a successful merchant just like his father. He earned a good salary and had the freedom to contribute to his family and community in many ways.

Max never forgot the lessons he learned as an apprentice. He always made sure to delegate tasks and make the most of his freedom. He was happy to have followed in his father's footsteps and become a successful merchant, just like he always dreamed.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Max want to become a merchant?
2. What did Max learn as an apprentice?
3. How did Max's salary change as he became more successful?
4. Why did Max have to sacrifice his own needs for the good of the business?
5. How did Max's success benefit his family and community?
6. What can we learn from Max's journey to becoming a successful merchant?