> ## 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 - #255 - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-255/ - Published: 2025-09-08T05:00:27.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-08T05:00:31.000Z - Description: A fresh set of insights for YOU and YOUR career, the only email you need on a Monday morning! - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter πŸ’‘ ****Bonus:** [An endless stream of fresh journal prompts](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/prompt/) to fire-up your creative powers. ### The Stuff: - **What are you asking your manager?** [The best questions to drive career growth](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/employee-questions-for-1-1-meetings/) that you can use in your 1:1. - [No Hello.](https://www.nohello.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Let’s normalise not saying hello in chat** \- straight into the subject please! *(via nohello)* - **How to get hired.** [Advice for people applying for jobs](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45073589&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) from an engineer that applied to 450 roles. Not all relevant to everyone - but some good ideas in here. *(via HackerNews)* - [Start your day with a dump.](https://betterreport.com/brain-dump-meaning-facts/?lctg=c00b1dae-d066-4ec0-85d1-6c7d6ad3a07c&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Your first activity each workday** should be a braindump. Bonus: [Download my free trigger list for inspiration.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/mastering-the-brain-dump/) (*via BetterReport)* - [Are you visible on AI?](https://www.amivisibleonai.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **Free service** to check whether your site is readable by AI engines. ([added to Freestuf](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/freestuff/)f) - **Tune out the news.** [More and more people are rationing the news](https://www.theguardian.com/society/ng-interactive/2025/sep/01/news-avoidance-high-anxiety?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) to reduce anxiety. Great advice. *(via The Guardian)* ### Finally. [Headlines](https://play-headlines.deno.dev/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Fill in the missing words, against the clock. --- ### Below the Fold ✍️ ****Random Journal Prompt:** What is something you are grateful for that has brought you joy? [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/)