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# Stuff that MattRs - #253
- URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-253/
- Published: 2025-08-25T05:01:27.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-25T05:01:26.000Z
- Description: Another Monday morning of insights for YOU and YOUR career, the perfect start to the week!
- Author: Matt
- Tags: Newsletter

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****Bonus:** To make decisions under pressure, [think like a fighter pilot.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/the-art-of-clear-thinking-by-hasard-lee/)

### The Stuff:

- **Boost your productivity** with [some simple task organisation.](https://www.sunsama.com/blog/best-way-to-organize-tasks?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Try this tip this week and see your productivity sky rocket. *(via Sunsama)*
- [Why I still use a paper planner.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/why-i-use-a-paper-planner/) The planning hack that never gets old.
- **How not to lose your job to AI,** [and the skills required to survive. ](https://80000hours.org/agi/guide/skills-ai-makes-valuable/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via 80000 hours)*
- [13 Tried and Tested Decision Making Questions.](https://michaelwade800695.substack.com/p/13-tried-and-true-decision-making) Be the voice of reason in every room. *(via Michael Wade)*
- **The hard things** need energy to make them happen. [Here’s how to motivate yourself. ](https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2025/08/10/how-to-motivate-yourself-to-do-hard-things?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)*(via Scott Young)*
- [The Greatest Books of All Time](https://thegreatestbooks.org/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Aggregating hundreds of lists to make a definitive collection. *(via The Greatest Books)*

### Finally. [Clues by Sam](https://cluesbysam.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). A simple daily logic game that will get you scratching your head!

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****Random Journal Prompt:** Journal what your best life looks like. What do you think is possible for yourself? [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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****Elsewhere:** More insights and updates on my [Website](https://mattrutherford.co.uk/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), follow me on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/matt.rutherford/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@matt.rutherford?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) and [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/rutherfordmatt.bsky.social?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) for updates. 

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