The Morning Report The five best stories from around the web. Edited by Ronald Miller of Valet. Thursday, January 3rd Edition 1 Leaders and Laggards 2018 presented a host of challenges for brands like Facebook and J.Crew, but it was also a boon for newbies like WeWork and Casper. Herewith, the brand winners and losers of the year. By Instapaper Pocket 1 Leaders and Laggards 2018 presented a host of challenges for brands like Facebook and J.Crew, but it was also a boon for newbies like WeWork and Casper. Herewith, the brand winners and losers of the year. By Instapaper Pocket 2 Stupidity Traps If showing up is 85% of success, the other 15% might be not being stupid. So here's how to do that. By Instapaper Pocket 3 A Rich History The juicy history of Cartier's 103-year old mansion in New York City could be a movie unto itself. By Instapaper Pocket 4 Best.Study.Ever A study apparently delivered from the gods says that drinking coffee and alcohol everyday may actually help you live longer. By Instapaper Pocket 5 Tweener Meals Healthy in-between snacks for all sorts of athletes and nutrition goals. By Instapaper Pocket Advertisement