Neo-Rugged Individualism

the belief in one's own talents, work ethic, abilities, and savvy to accumulate wealth and forge a life of wealth, prosperity, and happiness no matter what the tax burden from the local, state, or federal government.

Phil's "neo-rugged individualism" reminds him to look to himself to develop new marketable skills and knowledge to accumulate wealth and stop looking to the government for a handout in the form of a tax break.