> ## 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 - #256 - URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-256/ - Published: 2025-09-15T05:00:15.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-15T05:00:14.000Z - Description: More great insights for YOU and YOUR career, the first email to open on Monday morning! - Author: Matt - Tags: Newsletter ๐Ÿ’ก ****Bonus:** 1000 icebreakers ready for your next meeting. [Generate one at random.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/ice/) ### The Stuff: - **What makes a great 1:1 meeting?** [Excellent video chat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWNsoq6SqYQ&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) from two Microsoft execs (20 mins ish) on the structure and purpose of good 1:1 meetings. More: [Questions for Managers to use in 1:1โ€™s](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/managerquestionsfor1on1/) - [40 one-sentence email tips](https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-email-tips/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). From a **communication and content pro.** *(via Josh Spector)* - **Being Good isnโ€™t enough.** [Here are the things that you really need](https://joshs.bearblog.dev/being-good-isnt-enough/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) to succeed in your career.(*via Josh Swords*) - **More words to eliminate**. [Ten words that you should never use to describe yourself.](https://betterreport.com/words-not-to-describe-yourself-with/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via Better Report)* - A simple weekend habit **that could make you happie**r. [Itโ€™s time you planned a mini-retreat](https://simonsinek.com/stories/the-simple-weekend-habit-that-makes-you-less-unhappy/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). *(via Simon Sinek)* - **Decide what news to read**, and [what to believe by using the SIFT method.](https://guides.lib.uchicago.edu/c.php?g=1241077&p=9082322&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) This HAS to be good for your sanity. *(via University of Chicago)* ### Finally. [Polybounce](https://polybounce.thesimple.ink/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Guess how many bounces before the ball escapaes. --- ### Below the Fold ๐Ÿ’ก ****Weeknote**: [Updates from the last seven days](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/weeknote/), a great music recommendation and movie & book recommendations. โœ๏ธ ****Random Journal Prompt:** What are my three biggest achievements from this past year? [Start Writing Now.](https://startwriting.now/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) ๐Ÿ“ ****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. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Were you forwarded this newsletter? [Get your own here.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/subscribe/)