Ready to ride the fire horse?


In this week's issue: Happy New Year! We are heading into the Year of the Fire Horse. According to lunar astrology, this is a time of heat, change, and social activism. Read on to see how AI can help you navigate 2026.

Hi Reader:

Happy New Year! The holiday season—like life itself—rushes by and then suddenly it's over. And now, in a blink, it's planning season.

I just happened to pull out my handy dandy guide to lunar astrology (read: Google Gemini) when it informed that the year ahead is the year of the Fire Horse. Oh boy, talk about hot, hot, hot. We are looking at a year of big transformation.

So, if you've been thinking about shedding old habits or trying something new, now is THE time.

What will you do to make 2026 your best year yet?

Monica

This Week's Article

Riding the Fire Horse (Without Getting Burned)

2026 is not a year for “slow and steady.” It’s a year for big, bold ideas and big, bold action. The last time we experienced a Fire Horse Year was in 1966, known for Civil Rights, the first “soft” moon landing, the Vietnam War, and the first ATM machine.

Read on to see how AI can help you plan for the hot, hot year ahead.

What I'm Reading

10 Execs Share AI Predictions: 2026 is when the industry stops talking about AI hype and starts measuring real ROI—like Visa's 'Buy for Me' button becoming mainstream, or companies finally caring about data quality over flashy AI features.. [Business Insider]

The Quantum Apocalypse: Quantum computers could crack all current encryption within the decade—and state agencies are already harvesting encrypted data to decrypt later. Welcome to the Q-Day that nobody's ready for. [Wired]

We Analyzed 248K Reddit Posts: AI search tools increasingly cite Reddit for answers, but not the way marketers hope. Want to get noticed by AI? Q&A posts with 5-8 upvotes matter more than viral content, and authentic participation beats promotion every time. [SEMRush]

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