Given that how we invest our attention, time, and energy each day is a choice, I offer the following Wintripisms as suggestions for the coming year:

• Those who pay the least demand the most. So, when choosing customers in 2015 pick the best so you can leave the rest.
• Avoid implementing permanent solutions to temporary problems. It’s a great way to avoid regrets later.
• If you want something different, do something different. Then keep doing what’s different if you expect it to stick.
• Say what you mean, just don’t say it mean. It’s a wonderful way to give honest feedback, informed advice, and be direct with communication.

I wish you, your colleagues, and families a safe, joyous, and prosperous New Year.