February 2026

Weeks 5-8

• Week 5 | Finding opportunities in failure

  
  

  Plus: The Japanese bean-catching practice that wards off demons 👹
  
  Read the 5th Weekly Briefing of 2026

• Week 6 | What I've learned from conversations I didn't want to have

  
  

  Plus: How Valentine's bouquets made of cash are causing problems in Kenya 💐💸
  
  Read the 6th Weekly Briefing of 2026

• Week 7 | Using AI: From writing faster to thinking better

  
  

  Plus: Should Super Mario be president? How children got a vote in Portugal's election 🗳️
  
  Read the 7th Weekly Briefing of 2026

• Week 8 | Six nerve-busting tips for your next presentation 🎤

  
  

  Plus: Why an anonymous Japanese donor gave Osaka $3.6 million in gold bars
  
  Read the 8th Weekly Briefing of 2026