His advice is "If you don't see it, you won't miss it" (Ernie Smith). During his several years of work, Ernie has set a positive precedent for accountants around the world. Watching how her caring ways impact the families she helps is extremely inspiring to me. He receives thank you notes and words of appreciation wherever he goes. I firmly believe it has helped the lives of many families in more ways than imaginable. Ernie also brings his knowledge home and educates his children on how to be financially successful. I feel prepared for college and its financial obstacles because of the wisdom my father shared with me, and I plan to carry on his legacy throughout my life. A Personal Analysis My father, Ernie Smith, has inspired me to use the wisdom and skills he passed down to me in my life as I grow up. Comparing college prices is important when considering where to go, and by making sure I save and take full advantage of grants and scholarships, I will try to avoid taking out a loan for college. When I was researching the college I was going to attend I considered the prices, pros and cons of each type of college I researched. I first researched the difference between in-state and