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# Stuff that MattRs - #249
- URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-249/
- Published: 2025-07-28T05:00:02.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-28T05:00:01.000Z
- Description: A new week of insights for YOU and YOUR career, the perfect way to start Monday!
- Author: Matt
- Tags: Newsletter

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### 🔥 Key Stuff: [The secrets to Career Success](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/25-career-success-secrets-you-wont-learn-in-school/)

25 methods they didn't teach you in school. 

- Most career advice is vague, outdated, or impossible to act on.
- I've skipped the fluff, and shared a list that works.

### ✍🏼 [The plain sight productivity hack](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/productivity-hack-thats-literally-gathering-dust-your-pritchard-g4rsc/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

The answer to ‘getting shit done’ could be lurking in your desk drawer. *(via LinkedIn)*

- When did you last pick up a pen?
- Find out how it can transform your productivity.

###  🪜 [Two Levels of the Org Chart](https://sriramk.com/two-levels-of-the-org-chart?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

A tip for building great business/work relationships. *(via Sriram Krishnan)*

- How to navigate the organisation with grace
- Practical tips to build authentic relationships.

###  ⛳️ [Are you amateur or professional?](https://fs.blog/amateurs-professionals/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

There are many differences between the two. *(via Farnam Street)*

- If you want results, you need to act like a professional.
- It all comes down to your approach.

### ☀️ [Top of the morning to you](https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/journal/lifestyle/33-ways-become-morning-person-wake-up-energy-24953418?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)!

How to become a morning person. *(via Mr Porter)*

- From preparation to hydration
- Fifteen ways that you can seize the day

### 🗒️ [Notes to myself](https://seths.blog/2025/07/65-thoughts/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

Seth Godin publishes 65 short thoughts. *(via Seth Godin)*

- #14 and #49 are critical learnings.
- Tons of wisdom from an absolute master.

### Finally. [Crowdle](https://crowdle.xyz/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). How many people can you see? Now do it quickly!

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### Below the Fold

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****Random Journal Prompt:** What are your priorities? Do you think how you spend your days is in tune with those priorities?   
[Start Writing Now.](https://startwriting.now/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

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****Weeknote**: [Updates from the last seven days](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/weeknote/), a great music recommendation and movie & book recommendations. 

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