Bogart wasn't on. The Office doesn't premiere for 3 weeks. I already finished my latest budget and book, so I was flipping channels last night. Good thing, too. I came upon the Republican National Convention, baby. Not that I'm much for the stiffsuits in DC. But I'm all about attitude, and Sarah Palin served up a double dip of it last night.

All the buzz this morning is how SP dazzled the GOPs at the convention last night. Granted, when you get down to it, it's all smoke and mirrors from both sides. Washington is gonna solve about as many of your problems as a lactose-intolerant milkman. What I loved was the attitude. It's the kind you need to have to deep-six your debt. When Visa pushes you, you push back. You gotta thump yourself to keep yourself in line with the budget. Don't be afraid.

This ain't a plug for the elephants or the donkeys. It's about having the guts to be brave enough to stare down that mug you see in the mirror, then go after what you want. Once you get yourself in line, look out.