> ## 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. # 👓 Stuff #137 - shoulders of giants - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-137/ - Published: 2023-05-15T03:57:20.000Z - Updated: 2023-05-16T11:53:04.000Z - Description: Some strong Monday mindset motivation to start the week, as well as some terrific advice from the best in the business. There are activities to give your brain and body a boost, as well as an AI powered DJ cat - oh and a real DJ, who does wonders. - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter Hey from **Dublin**, I've been having a massive clear-out this week, decluttering my office and undoing some hoarding. It's been cathartic, but also, I will miss that free 1gb USB stick I was given 15 years ago. **Welcome to a new week of Stuff, where I hope you'll enjoy our continued shared journey of curiosity.** [Last week](www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-136/), the most clicked link was about [finding meaning](https://www.thetinywisdom.com/finding-meaning/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), it made me wonder how many of us are still searching for 'something' in our lives? This week, I'm excited to share something new in your Aural Stuff section below, a tiny bit different from my usual music recommendations. First though, I have an **excellent** list of stuff for you. ❤️ *Do you know someone that might love some 'Stuff' in their inbox?* [*Help me out and share a link.*](https://mattrutherford.co.uk/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Thanks for being here, see you next Monday... ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/2022/10/mattsig_personal-2.png) ## The Stuff Ten ### Links to make us smarter and more super... 1. **Monday Motivation:** Let this week be the one where you shift [your mindset](https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-mindset-2795025?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) and boost your confidence. There are some [simple techniques that will support you.](https://nickwignall.com/4-mindset-shifts-that-will-boost-your-confidence/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) It's possible to use [these techniques to foster optimism and growth](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-change-your-mindset?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), and working on [shifting your mindset can improve how you feel](https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/change-your-mindset/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) in every aspect of your life. *I'm rooting for you.* 2. **Your new superpower:** [Stand on the shoulders of giants.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing%5Fon%5Fthe%5Fshoulders%5Fof%5Fgiants?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) One way to get amazing advice, is to read what amazing people do, and a lot of it is free. [Make Something Wonderful by Steve Jobs](https://book.stevejobsarchive.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) has been turned into a cool free website. [The Wisdom of Naval Ravikant](https://www.navalmanack.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) is available for free, and now [one of the richest men in the world is putting serious wisdom online](https://www.stripe.press/poor-charlies-almanack?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). 3. **Essential Reading:** I was at a family gathering recently where a set of photographs was a [really important thing.](https://daniellemacinnes.com/why-documentary/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) I immediately went away to [back up the 25,000 photos in my phone](https://iphonephotographyschool.com/backup-and-storage/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Turns out, there are some [best practices to organising your photos.](https://shotkit.com/organize-digital-photos/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *Please, don't lose those precious memories because they are only in one place.* 4. **Take care:** Do you have 15 minutes? [Try one of these activities to give your brain and body a boost.](https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/15-minute-activities-feel-good-boost/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) You'll feel better for a short break. 5. **TWIL:** [A USB key gets LIGHTER when you store more files on it.](https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/does-a-usb-drive-get-heavier-as-you-store-more-files-on-it/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *However, you would need to weigh more USB drives than exist on the planet together at once before the difference in weight became easily measurable.* 6. **The best advice:** [This perfect infographic is a great reminder of what YOU can control](https://www.reddit.com/r/coolguides/comments/12wblmg/out%5Fof%5Fmy%5Fcontrol%5Fvs%5Fin%5Fmy%5Fcontrol/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), an even [more thorough explanation of the circle of control](https://mentalhealthcenterkids.com/blogs/articles/what-is-the-circle-of-control?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) is here. *This is possibly my most coached theory in 25 years as a manager.* 7. **No Stuff that MattR's?** [The 50 greatest moments in internet history](https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/g35995934/greatest-moments-internet-history/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) has some amazing milestones, but they seem to have missed off my email! 8. **AI-ght:** [Chatjams is an AI powered cat](https://www.chatjams.ai/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), who can make you a cool playlist (maybe putting music nerds like me out of a job). I asked Jams the Cat to find me some chilled electronica [and it did a fine job.](https://www.chatjams.ai/shared?key=481lbzAv7yVMGvo3ifhgEK&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *Damn, this is good.* AI film making still has a LOOONG way to go, [this site is doing a great job](https://goodinternet.substack.com/p/a-selection-of-fine-ai-cinema-experiments) of gathering some of the experiments so far, including this [weird looking wizarding tale.](https://youtu.be/BtVpAbWPAx0?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 9. **Patterns:** [I'm not 100% sure what is happening here](https://www.karlsims.com/rdtool.html?s=aL6Tn&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), but give it a click, make some patterns. It's quite therapeutic. 10. **Finally:** [Why don't YOU try and be a content moderator on a social network?](https://moderatormayhem.engine.is/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) A fun exercise in trying to please most of the people, some of the time. *This is where my newsletter crosses with my work.* ## 🎧 Aural Stuff ### What's on the Stuff speakers this week? 🎧 This week, I made you a completely new style of mixtape, some of you will know that I used to be a DJ and recently I decided to start putting together some of the electronic music I love into some real mixes. So, this week I'm sharing MLC1 - 60 minutes of house music, with a Latin edge, seamlessly mixed together for your listening enjoyment. You can salsa, samba and shake along as I take you on a dancefloor journey. ## Stuff someone said ### “Judge me for how good my good ideas are, not how bad my bad ideas are.” - [Matt Damon on Collaboration](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrWH4cEpcXD/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)