In order to move forward with purpose one must be aware of the path they have taken to get to where they are. Many of us are optimistic for the New Year, and have our personal resolutions that we are working toward to make 2018 prosperous and healthy. In our personal lives we take stock of our past and make goals for the future. Similar to the individual scale we need to be coming together as a nation and a global community to prepare for a 2018 that maximizes sustainability and profitability by evaluating what emerging trends and exciting new technologies 2017 brought us. It is equally vital that we make note of the warning signs last year gave us, and course correct where necessary or beneficial. These conversations will enable us to optimize the future of both our planet and our civilization.