> ## 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 that MattRs - #254 - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-254/ - Published: 2025-09-01T05:00:15.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-01T05:00:14.000Z - Description: Another week of insights for YOU and YOUR career, the perfect Monday morning message! - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter πŸ’‘ Bonus: ****Is it time for a Career Boost?** 15 actions for growth that take just 15 minutes. [Download my free workbook](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/careerboost/). ### The Stuff: - **Delete these words.** [Take three minutes to remove these from your communications](https://newsletter.weskao.com/p/take-3-minutes-to-delete-these-words?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), and improve your writing forever. *(via Wes Kao)* - [When to talk, and when to shut up](https://swaits.com/game-theory-at-work-and-when-to-shutup/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). How game theory plays out at work. *(via Stephen Waits)* - [The illusion of alignment.](https://www.ashmann.co/the-illusion-of-alignment/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) How to get beyond surface level agreement. *(via Ash Mann)* - **Ask** [these three β€˜Naikan’ questions](https://bigthink.com/mini-philosophy/ask-these-3-naikan-questions-for-a-happier-healthier-attitude-toward-life/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) for a happier, healthier, more fulfilled life. *(via The Big Think)* - [How to instantly be better at things](https://usefulfictions.substack.com/p/how-to-instantly-be-better-at-anything). A super simple way to add a new skill to your repertoire. *(via Useful Fictions)* - **You look amazing today!** A new (free) course to teach you [how to give better compliments.](https://programs.clearerthinking.org/how-to-compliment.html?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via Clearer Thinking)* ### Finally. [Rankle](https://www.rankle.app/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Put these six things in the right order. --- ### Below the Fold ✍️ ****Random Journal Prompt:** Write down 3 actions you can take each day towards discovering your passion. [Start Writing Now.](https://startwriting.now/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) πŸ’‘ ****Weeknote**: [Updates from the last seven days](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/weeknote/), a great music recommendation and movie & book recommendations. πŸ“ ****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. πŸ”₯ Were you forwarded this newsletter? [Get your own here.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/subscribe/)