Weekend Reading
Writing worth reading 31st Jan / 1st Feb 2026
Stop Reading News by Shane Parrish
“In a world where news is free and abundant, being wrong costs nothing, but being boring costs everything. Page views are the new currency, and emotions (and increasingly politics) are more profitable than accuracy. When journalists are incentivized to maximize clicks rather than understanding, the truth becomes collateral damage”
Sleep is delicious by Sara Protasi
“Here is one of my fondest childhood memories. My mother is calling me to bed, which she has made with newly purchased linen. I am beyond excited because of their mesmerising design – bright lilac flowers with emerald-green leaves (to this day, my favourite colour combination). I inhale the lingering scent of the laundry detergent. As I slide my slender body into the tightly tucked bed, I shudder with pleasure at the texture of the ironed cotton. It is a synaesthesia of tiny pleasures, an inundation of simple joys. I can now close my eyes in the dark room, feeling safe and loved”
Want to Be a Better Investor in 2026? by Jon Quast
“On the road to turning $10,000 into $2.2 million, Nvidia shareholders endured a 20% drop four times, a 50% drop twice, and one drop of 66%. In fact, the average drawdown for Nvidia was 15%… Here’s the point: To make the big money, investors had to buy and hold Nvidia for the long term, not jump ship every time that sailing got rough. Therefore, to become a better investor in 2026, investors need to get better at holding on to stocks. That’s it. But how?”
Upcoming meals with 9others
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 —Manchester — details and signup here.
Thursday 19th March 2026 — Cotswolds — details and signup here.
Wednesday 25th March 2026 — London — details and signup here.
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What’s Keeping You Up at Night? Online
Friday 27th February — online — details and signup here.
Winter Party with many more than 9others
Thursday 12th February — London — details and signup here.
