> ## 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 #186 - total recall - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-186/ - Published: 2024-05-06T04:15:04.000Z - Updated: 2024-05-06T04:15:03.000Z - Description: Find ways to improve your influence, and identify hidden & transferrable skills. Understand the Feynman technique for learning and how silence can help you. Finally, understand where the ISS is, and how you can play games on LinkedIn. - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter *Thanks for joining me on our shared quest for improvement.* 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. 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 list! ![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 where you level-up your influencing skills. [I’ve put together a guide to this often misunderstood competency](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/mastering-influence-eight-ways-to-create-connection-in-the-workplace/), and some practical ways that you can improve your influencing and connections in the workplace. **Skills**. [How to identify 12 hidden skills that you definitely have.](https://joshspector.com/hidden-skills/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Once you find them, [discover which ones are the transferable skills](https://www.themuse.com/advice/what-are-transferable-skills-examples?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) that help you build an unstoppable career. **Learning.** [The Feynman technique](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrNqSLPaZLc&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) is a great hack for learning a new subject. [Here are five keys to get the most out of the Feyman technique.](https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2024/03/26/5-keys-feynman-technique/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Tasks**. [80% of your todo list items come from two places](https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/are-you-protecting-your-time/24/1/2024?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Are you doing enough to protect your time? [If you are feeling overwhelmed, don’t panic.](https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/dont-panic-dont-panic/1/5/2024?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Emotions**. [Seven Rules for Emotional Health](https://nickwignall.com/7-rules-for-emotional-health/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). #6 in this list really resonated for me, I’m sure I have spent too much time solving the wrong problems. **Silence**. [How the absence of noise can help you make better decisions.](https://thedecisionlab.com/insights/health/the-sound-of-silence?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Some interesting science on why it pays to get a little ‘peace and quiet’ when you are working on important things. ✍️ ****Random Journal Prompt:** How does helping others contribute to your happiness? [Over 550 more journal prompts here](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/tag/journal-prompts/). ![view of Earth and satellite](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1446776811953-b23d57bd21aa?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDR8fHNwYWNlJTIwc3RhdGlvbnxlbnwwfHx8fDE3MTQ5MDgzNzd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000) Photo by [NASA](https://unsplash.com/@nasa?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) / [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit) **Memory.** [Four secrets from neuroscience that will improve your recall.](https://bakadesuyo.com/2024/04/improve-your-memory/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Interesting information on the types of memory that you use. **Energy**. [Thirty-three reasons why you feel tired all the time.](https://www.self.com/story/health-issues-that-can-make-you-tired?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) I’m a huge advocate for optimising sleep, [this article has the key things to address.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/sleep-hygiene-the-secret-to-restful-nights-and-energized-days/) **Productivity.** One of the best ways to save time is to learn the most common keyboard shortcuts. Here’s a [great list for Windows users](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/keyboard-shortcuts-in-windows-dcc61a57-8ff0-cffe-9796-cb9706c75eec?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), and [for Mac users](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). I regularly look at things I repeat frequently using my mouse and see if there is a way to keep my hands on the keyboard. **AI**. [What can Artificial Intelligence do today?](https://thedecisionlab.com/insights/health/the-sound-of-silence?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) This site analyses over 5000 AI tools, and identifies their capabilities. A useful catalogue of tools and use cases. **Space**. [Where is the International Space Station?](https://iss.matteason.co.uk/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Is it over your head? **Finally.** LinkedIn has added some daily games to its platform. [You can find them here](https://www.linkedin.com/games/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), and team up with people in your company to play. Bonus: If you use Slack, you can use this tool to [keep slacking and appear super busy.](https://lab.aizastudio.com/officeslacker?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) 🎵 My mammoth 2024 playlist has fantastic tunes added every day. [You can follow along here.](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1WDYisQq2nyIS2pqqvh8gr?si=8d9f596fc62f4e7b&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) ### 🔈 Stuff to Listen to... ![It's Sega Bodega -- my new album Dennis is out now and I'm going on tour later this year! AMA! : r/popheads](https://external-preview.redd.it/its-sega-bodega-my-new-album-dennis-is-out-now-and-im-going-v0-uEXinP3cnmNfBh16mthv-57ftI7V16FM7Mgpym3xd4I.jpg?auto=webp&s=711e64e5171eba561b4c14b54002215571c841ee) 🎧 This week's aural treat is the new album from Irish-Scottish music producer and musician Sega Bodega. Dennis is a collection of tracks based on the idea of disorientation, and features some swirling keyboards alongside acoustic guitars and distant vocals. I really love the sound of the production on this, super easy to listen to but layered enough to stay interesting. Highly Recommended. [Listen to Dennis by Sega Bodega here](https://open.spotify.com/album/40kTY3AQkWQuo6yA8SnT5s?si=L-4-PZAJSjuB-ljzKYxzpw&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/2024/05/Stuff-186-Header-1.png)