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Issue #00015: February 19th, 2026
Hello readers,
I just read a Harvard Business Review article by UC Berkeley researchers who found that people who have voluntarily adopted generative AI are working more hours than before, not fewer.
I’ll put my hand up: this is me.
This week I connected Claude directly to our business management software. Now I can ask the AI questions about our numbers in plain English: how are we tracking against last February? Where are the gaps? What needs attention? I get answers instantly, and the boring parts of my job, the formula-hunting and data-cleaning that used to eat my Tuesday afternoons, are handled. This has left space for thinking, plotting, and building. I’m doing more of that than ever.
It’s also freed me up for more side missions. This newsletter being the most obvious one. While Mr. Thread is entirely human researched and written by our small team, it wouldn’t exist without AI taking care of all the monotony. Some people are still sitting around worrying about AI stealing their jobs, but for the majority, AI is just taking care of the busywork that gets in the way of the fun stuff.
The creators who figure out how to use this newfound capacity for work that actually requires taste, judgment, and relationships will own the next decade. Mark my words: A new human Renaissance is coming, and there’s never been a better time in history to be involved in creative businesses.
As Carnevale wraps up in Venice and Mardi Gras fades out in New Orleans, Lent arrives right on cue, the official signal that the parade is over and it’s time to get back to business. This has been a busy news week and there’s lots to unpack, including a Mr. Thread From the mind of with the brilliant and kind Andrea Favaretto Rubelli, CEO of Rubelli. More From the mind of’s will follow—so you if you have anyone you want to see featured, let us know.
So let’s get into it. Keep reading to find out why Pinterest is struggling, why your sofa says more about you than your star sign, and why the ultra-wealthy are spending $10 million on home security.2
Also, this week we are psyched to present our first game, hosted by Mr. Needle! Make sure you scroll down to the bottom to play. We hope you enjoy it!
See you next week.