> ## 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 #176 - Birds aren't real - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-176/ - Published: 2024-02-26T05:47:32.000Z - Updated: 2024-02-26T05:47:31.000Z - Description: Perseverance, great career advice and mantras for success. 21 questions to gauge your resilience, some free documentaries and the new Stuff Mixtape! - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter Hey everyone, I’m Matt! My goal is to help you get the best out of yourself. Each week, I seek out great content to support **our** personal growth. I’ll couple that with some links that I know you’ll find interesting AND a musical recommendation. Also this week is the 22nd Stuff Mixtape, [and its a great set that will keep you company as you read this weeks mail.](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5rVq8oigciVEYtxWzQA4Jh?si=b92892fa4c8740fe&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Elsewhere, you can find my [daily notes here](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/tag/daily-notes/), and I’m [posting on Threads](https://www.threads.net/@matt.rutherford?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) as well. Thanks for joining me - now, onto the good stuff! ![upload in progress, 0](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/2023/05/mattsig_personal-Background-Removed-1.png) --- **Monday Motivation.** Let this week be the one when you keep going. [Here are seven lessons to help you persevere as you achieve your goals. ](https://dailystoic.com/perseverance/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Career**. [37 amazing pieces of career advice.](https://ryanholiday.net/37-pieces-of-career-advice-i-wish-id-known-earlier/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) #3 is absolute genius. #15 refers back to [a link I shared last week](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-175/) on process goals. #31 keeps me sharp. **Success**. Mark Cuban shares his [12 mantras for success.](https://bigthink.com/business/12-mark-cuban-mantras-for-success/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Including #2 [which is a personal favourite, I wrote about it this week. ](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/embracing-the-ripple-effect-50-heartwarming-acts-of-kindness/) **Focus**. [Your brain can only take so much focus.](https://hbr.org/2017/05/your-brain-can-only-take-so-much-focus?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Make sure that you build in sometime to day dream. **Listening**. [Why listening well can reduce the impact of a disagreement.](https://psyche.co/ideas/why-listening-well-can-make-disagreements-less-damaging?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Selfcare.** [The eight dimensions of self care.](https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/8-dimensions-wellness-self-care-practices/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) And [fifty self-care ideas that will impact all eight dimensions. ](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/fifty-ways-to/) ✍️ ****Random Journal Prompt:** What part of your morning routine are you most thankful for? [Over 500 more journal prompts here](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/tag/journal-prompts/) --- ![yellow and red steel bucket on gray concrete surface](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596028921064-f82860b67f28?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDEwfHxidWNrZXR8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzA4NzE1NTQ4fDA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000) Photo by [Pedro Forester Da Silva](https://unsplash.com/@pedrotheartist?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) / [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit) **Resilience.** How regulated is your nervous system? [These 21 questions will help you gauge your resilience,](https://form.typeform.com/to/rz6cdWV7?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) and get some practical advice on how to level things up. **Declutter.** [The 20 greatest decluttering tips of all time.](https://nosidebar.com/the-20-greatest-decluttering-tips-of-all-time/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) I have seen lots of these lists, but this one has some ideas I haven't seen before. **Documentaries.** An amazing database of free online documentaries, [some terrific learning resources here.](https://ihavenotv.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Bucket.** [101 unique ideas for a bucket list](https://mygoodtrust.com/articles/create-a-bucket-list-in-6-steps-with-101-unique-ideas?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), and how to make your own. **Age.** [The people getting into modelling in their 50’s and 60’s.](https://archive.ph/fGS6T?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) I still have hope of being on the catwalk. [You can learn a lot from listening to the older people you know.](https://jamesclear.com/116-years-old-lessons-oldest-living-person?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Finally:** [Triword.](https://triword.net/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) A simple daily game that will have you cursing your screen! 🎵 Once again, I'm building a mammoth playlist for the year. You can follow along here, [we're already at over an hour of bangers. ](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1WDYisQq2nyIS2pqqvh8gr?si=8d9f596fc62f4e7b&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) ### 🔈 Stuff to Listen to... ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/2e/c22ecd6b-9412-4701-b914-97051141e207/content/images/2024/02/nadine.jpg) 🎧 A couple of weeks ago, I went to see the mighty Depeche Mode in Dublin, it was a magical night. The support act was someone I have enjoyed on the radio, but never really listened to in detail. I had a chance to correct that this week with the new album from Nadine Shah. On the night at 3Arena, she was an electrifying presence, using a support slot like a headliner and engaging a huge crowd. Filthy Underneath is the fifth album from the British singer-songwriter and is a rousing, howling collection that is definitely worth a listen. There are some interesting influences here, big anthemic drums and keyboards, coupled with some intimate lyrics (Topless Mother). I particularly like the eastern influences on Food for Fuel and the stomping drum line of Greatest Dancer. I also love the fact that you can hear Nadines north-east accent shining through, its good to hear a singer that hasn't affected a completely mid-Atlantic drawl. Highly recommended album - this will be everywhere soon. [Listen to Nadine Shah - Filthy Underneath](https://open.spotify.com/album/3iNgS71SHPJBnqCa6sbMzj?si=4jL6dp51ReWuOCKvt8OAbA&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 🎵 [The latest Stuff Mixtape is out,](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/22-february-2024/) #22 contains bangers from Dudu Tassa | Orbital | Suzanne Ciani | Jerskin Fendrix | John Holt | Nils Frahm | Klangkarussell | Lee 'Scratch' Perry [all available here.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/22-february-2024/) > **Stuff someone said.** > *To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.* > [Gail Sheehy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gail%5FSheehy?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)