I'll tentatively title 2012 "The Year of the Professional Dilettante."

1. Drop enough weight to legit wear a skinny tie (guessing 20-25 lbs here.) Additionally, get suit tailored so it actually fits to match.
2. Finish a book every nine days. Doesn't matter what book, just a book every nine days. In concert, read the Economist every Saturday. Period.
3. Wear a tie and slacks (suit preferable) to work once a week.
4. Curtail cursing in public spaces.
5. Pick up a few sleight of hand tricks for when small talk inevitably fails.