Why January Is So Optimistic

And Read Smarter, Not Harder

12 Jan

January 12, 2026
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One must be deliberate about the world one wants to live in. ”

Maggie Smith

It Really Is Quittin’ Time

Welcome back. The week is just getting started, so here are a few smart reads to ease you in and end the day well.

TODAY’S PICKS

Why January Is So Optimistic

Every year starts with confidence and color-coded plans. Then life intervenes. A smart look at what failed resolutions are really telling us.

Read Smarter, Not Harder

If your reading life feels busy but not particularly sticky, this article asks one surprisingly useful question.

Gone, But Not Forgotten (Snack Edition)

These snacks disappeared, but our cravings didn’t. A quick nostalgia trip through the treats we still think about—especially when the afternoon slump hits hard today.

Is there a small pleasure from the past you still miss more than you’d expect?