> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # #212 - 100% Glimmer & Rizz - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/212-100-glimmer-rizz/ - Published: 2024-11-04T05:52:16.000Z - Updated: 2024-11-04T05:52:15.000Z - Description: I cover some great skills for decision making, and look at how you build rapport. We'll tackle the 'no excuse' hour, and find a simple formula for career decisions. We'll also find out about glimmers, rizz and play an old favourite - revamped. - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter ### The Stuff that MattRs **Monday Motivation**. Let this week be the one where we continue to [improve our decision making](https://asana.com/resources/decision-making-process?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Are you an athlete or a grandmaster when it comes to making decisions. [The psychology of decision making will help you find out.](https://bigthink.com/business/athlete-vs-grandmaster-the-psychology-of-decision-making/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Your first step should be to [build a good toolkit.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/featured/decisionmaking/) *Bonus Stuff.* [*Six great books to read that will improve your decision making.*](https://zoia.org/posts/six-books-for-improving-your-decision-making?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Rapport**. [How to build rapport.](https://www.lifehack.org/973471/mastering-rapport?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Some practical steps to help ease your way into digital and in-person communication. **Priorities**. [The No Excuse Hour.](https://www.threads.net/@wtfudad/post/DBMNZTrtdqe?xmt=AQGzkgQJkn1LYavwgkHYbsYsstXMo5nhr7zQBTPs5VhTCA&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Read how a variation on ‘[Eat The Frog](https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/eat-the-frog?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)’ can help get the most important tasks done early in the day. *Bonus Stuff. Some people suggest that we work best in short, intense bursts.* [*Find out why that might be true, based on how our brains are hard-wired.* ](https://bigthink.com/smart-skills/hyperefficient/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Career**. [A simple formula for making career decisions.](https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/wander-woman/202410/a-simple-formula-for-making-career-decisions?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) In just three words you can make important life decisions, rationally and simply. **Politics**. It’s a big week in the US and [soon in Ireland](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx9xnl033do?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) where Stuff is written, [but how do you handle political discussions in the workplace?](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oKR-GUR1pX-CRal%5FH8oxX9JpivXuL5Xk/view?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) This short pdf explains how to keep things mindful and respectful when tensions are raised. **Books**. [Read my book notes and review of CoActive Coaching](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/book-notes-co-active-coaching-by-kimsey-house-sandahl-and-whitworth/) \- an essential textbook for aspiring coaches, managers, leaders and even parents. ✍️ ****Random Journal Prompt:** Describe a time when you helped someone and felt great about it. [From my prompts for Optimism.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/journal-prompts-optimism/) ****Bonus Stuff.** [Try my 30 day Journalling Challenge](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/journalling/). ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/2024/11/image.png) **Glimmers**. The opposite of a trigger, [tiny moments of joy](https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/mental-health/what-are-glimmers/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) that can change your day. [How many of these 100 glimmers can you find in your days?](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/glimmer-100/) **Rizz**. [How to be a more charismatic person.](https://www.self.com/story/how-to-be-more-charismatic?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Science backed ways to increase your charisma. *I think if you’re subscribed to Stuff, you already have max rizz!* **Perfectionism**. Philippa Perry is a font of sound advice, [this reply to someone who worries about giving 100% to different aspects of life](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/oct/06/i-feel-i-cant-give-100-to-anything-including-my-family?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) is insightful and useful for all of us. **Walking**. [Have a stroll, stop for a bit.](https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/oct/16/strolls-with-stops-use-more-energy-than-continuous-walking-scientists-show?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Researchers have found that walks with stops require more energy than continuous walking. I’d imagine[ fart walks will start to look different now. ](https://theconversation.com/fart-walk-the-health-benefits-of-going-for-a-walk-after-a-meal-233688?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Finally**. [2048 is 10 years old, and it has been redesigned to celebrate.](https://play2048.co/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) I cannot count how many train trips I have spent on this game! 🎵 Have you tried ****FlowStuff**? It's my ever growing and changing playlist of music for concentration and relaxation. 35 hours of mostly beatless and wordless music. [You can follow along here.](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2rXoop87aCB6oe1HBERtyn?si=f38e9657e468481c&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) ### 🔈 Stuff to Listen to... ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/2024/11/teri-3.jpeg) 🎧 This week, I'm sharing the latest edition of [the Stuff Mixtape](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/tag/mixtape/), a collection of tracks that I have put together especially for you. From dancefloor bangers, to ethereal cover versions all the way back to vintage Ska and crisp electronica it's a great collection of stuff that you may not have heard before. I hope you enjoy the 30th issue of my mixtape. [Listen to the Stuff Mixtape - Edition 30 - here](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZEVXcWPzPe6Yt4py?si=16b4f2dbc5d04f91&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) ### Stuff Someone Said (feel free to share) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/2024/11/Stuff-212.png)