In 2015, my goal was to live a “free and inspired life” and to help you do the same.

I was able to spend significant time abroad in 2015. I spent time working, speaking and traveling “down under” in Australia and New Zealand in the summer. I was in Europe for two months in the fall, in Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Scotland. As I do every year I was able to drive the full length of the United States with multiple trips to both East Coast and West Coast.

Meeting and getting to know subscribers, clients and colleagues continued to offer fresh insights and inspiration.

This year we had lunches in Austin (Texas), Amsterdam (Netherlands) Edinburgh (Scotland) and New York City. The pleasure you get from meeting each other is always energizing to experience. We have scheduled our first lunch for 2016 in New York City in April.

Travel is an essential investment for the Solari Report. Whether discussing immigration with people from all over the world in Amsterdam or comparing notes with money managers and entrepreneurs in Sydney, Zurich and Philadelphia, I find that the world is always more complex than it looks from my office. The way to understand is to get out and about and talk to people in the thick of things.

I visited the land formations of Attila and Ayers Rock in the Australian Outback in the summer

I listened to the Aborigine creation stories while sitting around the fire under the stars of the Southern sky. We could see the International Space Station fly overhead. I was persuaded of the importance of further integrating space into our economic and investment views. The result was my participation at the SSP 2015 in Austin, Texas this fall and making the Space-Based Economy the lead theme in the 2015 Annual Wrap Up.

We had hoped to launch our new website in 2015. As sometimes happens with important systems projects, this has take longer than expected. I am hoping to launch in the 1st Quarter of 2016. Our goal is significant improvement in your subscription software, mobile access and the ease of finding content. This new site represents a major investment in the future of the Solari Report.

My personal goal in 2016 is to continue to seek a free and inspired life and to help you do the same. This year, however, I want to spend more time focused on serving subscribers and less time being appalled by evil-doers. Several months in Europe provided me with access to great operas and museums as well as a wonderful workshop on the early Gnostic text, Pistis Sophia, with afternoons touring Assisi and learning about the life and work of St. Francis.

Another goal for 2016 is to further develop my personal mastery and leadership skills. Indeed, if you look at our recommendations for best books for 2016, you will see more choices in this area. As I experience more debasement in the culture, I feel the need for proactive investment and training in personal excellence and coherence.

I make the case in Space Based Economy that transparency regarding outer space is necessary if we are to achieve decentralization of economic and political power.

Decentralization will also require significant leadership in many, decentralized quarters. That is an opportunity calling to each and every one of us.

As we continue to grow and the Solari Report team continues to strengthen, I am learning that the best way we can serve you is by listening and responding to your voices.

As a group, you are some of the most remarkable people I have ever known. You are mastering the art of conspiring in a world of dramatic change, and getting better at it every day.

Keep those ideas, questions and comments coming to help us best serve your free and inspired life in 2016!