Editor’s Picks – February 16, 2026 | Growth Under Pressure in an AI-Shifting, High-Stress World
By Nina Caldwell
Last updated: February 16, 2026
February 16 centers on growth under pressure: brands under digital fire, guards under legal scrutiny, workers under AI shifts, believers under fruit‑tests, and families under budget and blood‑pressure constraints. Around that, it keeps circling back to coaching, comprehension, stress management, and palm‑oil economies as levers for long‑term resilience.
TRW, ThriVe!, and growth engines
- TRW Consult US again highlights its “Newsletter,” via a fresh Drive link that aggregates TRW news, insights, and offers. It remains the mainstream for ongoing campaigns and client‑facing resources.
- TRW Consult UK shares “Crisis Management and Brand Reputation: How to Protect Your Brand in a Digital World,” a guide to handling online storms. It stresses preparedness, clear messaging, and fast, honest response.
- ThriVers Academy recommends “6 Books That Will Help You Focus on Your Personal Growth,” curating a reading list for intentional self‑development. Readers are nudged to make books part of their growth plan.
From the Publisher’s Desk, ThriVe! Website features “Why Coaching Changes Everything: Jim Clifton on Breakthrough Growth,” exploring how coaching unlocks potential. Leadership is framed as something sharpened in conversation, not isolation.
ThriVe! TV reruns “Failing Forward – How Failure Can Become A Motivation Instead of An End,” turning failure into propulsion. Viewers are invited to treat losses as data for the next attempt.
ThriVe! Podcast continues with “Recalibrating 2025 and Many Years Ahead,” about long‑horizon adjustment. It calls listeners to rethink trajectories, not just to set resolutions.
Digests: security, visas and editors’ eyes
- Business Digest again lists “12 Guides on How to Conduct a Tabletop Physical Security Exercise,” a structured rehearsal toolkit. It helps organizations practice incident response before breaches occur.
- Health & Fitness Digest repeats “How a Positive Living Space Can Boost Your Mental Health: The Link Between Environment and Well‑Being,” tying room design to mood. The article treats decluttering, light and order as mental‑health interventions.
- Security Digest continues “Security Implications of Dark Web – Copy,” analyzing dark-web-enabled threats. Data theft, illegal tools, and anonymized markets are foregrounded as risk drivers.
- Masculine Digest offers “Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure,” dietary options for cardiovascular control. Men are given concrete steps to support heart health.
- Travel Digest explains “Move to Canada with the Start‑up Visa Programme,” outlining eligibility and process. Entrepreneurial readers learn how to pair their venture with Canadian immigration.
- Jobs, Grants & Scholarships again advertises “Junior Operator Wanted at Dangote Group,” an industrial entry‑level role. It remains a practical on‑ramp for young jobseekers.
Under TRW Digest, Immigration Monitor highlights “Federalized National Guard Units Expected to Leave Illinois and Oregon Amid Court Challenges,” tracking legal pushback against deployments. The piece links federal authority, state resistance and border policy.
In writing and publishing:
- The Ready Writers Consult shares “Rejecting a Manuscript: An Editor’s Perspective,” explaining why editors say no. Authors gain insight into common weaknesses and industry constraints.
- SOI Publishing teaches “The Four Commandments of Writing Good Sentences,” core sentence‑craft rules. Clarity, concision and rhythm are treated as non‑negotiables.
- The Literary Renaissance Foundation offers “10 Tips to Improve Your Reading Comprehension,” strategies for deeper reading. Students and adults alike get techniques for retaining and interpreting texts.
- Internship Training posts “Features Writing & Desk Reporting – A Comprehensive Guide,” a video on long‑form journalism and newsroom work. Aspiring reporters learn both storytelling and desk processes.
Tech, stats and the AI workforce
- Techie Digest explores “The Metaverse: Revolutionizing the Digital Frontier,” surveying immersive virtual spaces. It frames the metaverse as the next platform for work, play, and commerce.
- Stati News returns to schooling with “Education in Nigeria: A Statistical Overview of Progress and Challenges,” a number‑rich snapshot. Policymakers see gains, gaps and regional contrasts in one place.
- STEM Trends analyzes “From Assembly Lines to AI Agents: The Evolution of the AI Workforce,” tracing automation’s shifts. The article charts the movement from industrial robots to software agents and what that means for jobs.
Faith, women, farms, and beef
- Daily Dew Series presents “Understanding God: He Checks Up,” portraying God as One who follows up on people. It reassures readers that divine interest is active, not distant.
- Daily Dew Devotional offers “How to Build A Winning Workforce,” blending faith and management. Leaders are urged to attend to values, culture and example.
- Daily Dew Inspiration asks “Are You Bearing Fruit?,” a self‑audit of spiritual productivity. Readers are pushed beyond activity to outcomes.
- Daily Dew Testimonies shares “I Had an Encounter,” a personal story of meeting God. It offers experiential encouragement to those seeking more.
- Daily Dew Reflections meditates on “Clay Flowerpots,” likely using pots as a metaphor for human fragility and purpose. The reflection calls attention to being shaped and used by a greater hand.
- Daily Dew Spotlights starts a series with “The Influence of Jesus on the Arts (1),” tracking Christ’s imprint on creativity. It connects faith history with music, painting, literature and more.
For women:
- Feminine Digest suggests “Four Weekend Delicacies that will Obey Your Budget,” cost‑aware recipes. Households get ideas for treats that don’t break the bank.
- StellAfrique offers “Hair Care Tips For African American Women” and textured‑hair guidance. The focus is on moisture, protection and suitable products.
In agriculture:
- Agric Digest reports on “Enugu’s revamped palm plantations and agro economy,” a regional revival. It shows how tree‑crop investment can re‑energize local economies.
- Ogidi Olu Farms shares “Basic Guidelines for Beef Production,” foundational steps for raising cattle. Farmers get orientation on breeding, feeding and management.
Within Afro‑Nigerian inspiration:
- Nigerian Inspiration tells “From Courtroom to the Screen: The Story of Triple A,” charting a move from law to entertainment. It highlights career reinvention and media success.
- Afrispora News profiles “Professor Agnes Binagwaho: Architect of Equity in Rwanda’s Health System and Global Health Leadership,” presenting her reforms and global roles. She is shown as a key designer of fairer health access.
Interns, crime scenes, tech M&A and the guarded heart
- TRW Interns Showcase republishes “Stress Management and Virtual Assistance: Keys to Triumphant Business Management,” previously seen in Business Digest. Interns re-emphasize offloading tasks and managing stress for sustainable leadership.
In the news:
- Campus News reports “Police Begin Investigation on Benue Lady Found Dead in Abuja,” a homicide‑style probe. The piece raises concerns about safety and justice for women.
- Church News shares “Katie Taylor Praises Jesus as ‘Greatest of All Time’,” the boxer’s public confession. Sport, success and testimony intersect in one quote.
- Breaking News covers “Two National Guard Members Shot Near White House; Suspect Arrested in Targeted Attack,” a security incident close to the president’s residence. It highlights risks faced by service members even in high‑security zones.
- Trending News notes “U‑20 AFCON: Flying Eagles To Face Egypt, Senegal, Mozambique,” a football group draw. Nigerian youth football’s path is set against strong continental rivals.
- NewsBreakers reports “Davido threatens to drag Dammy Krane to court for defamation,” a legal threat between Nigerian musicians. The story shows reputation, social media and law intertwining in pop culture.
- News Extractors announces “IGEL Buys Strat desk To Boost Endpoint Computing Capabilities,” an acquisition in endpoint tech. Partners and customers are told to expect stronger virtual desktop offerings.
Book of the Week is still “The Heart Is Not a Republic For Politics…,” holding its place as the anchor title. After stories of courts, crises, campaigns, coups by AI in the workplace, and defamation threats, it quietly insists that your inner life is not meant to be governed by whoever shouts loudest.
Stay Sharp; Stay Safe.
— Nina
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