I think if there's something one needs to change with oneself it doesn't have to happen in the New Year. You can do that any time you please - not that it's not a good inspirational tactic for the people that it works for.
I take work very seriously and telling the truth in my job and professionalism.
You do have to change things as warfare changes.
I like putting my money into things like food and shelter. I'm probably a bad example of an investor.