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# Stuff that MattRs - #257
- URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-257/
- Published: 2025-09-22T05:00:43.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-22T05:00:42.000Z
- Description: Another week of insights for YOU and YOUR career, the finest email to open on Monday morning!
- Author: Matt
- Tags: Newsletter

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****Bonus:** New Stuff added to the directory of essential sites that are free to use. [FreeStuff](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/freestuff/)

## The Stuff:

- [Be the person who does the thing.](https://www.fredrivett.com/2025/09/10/becoming-the-person-who-does-the-thing/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) **By showing up every day**, your consistency can change who you are. *(via Fred Rivett)*
- **Master the Matrix.** [The complex organisation of today requires new skills to succeed.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/master-the-matrix-by-susan-z-finerty/)
- **Do these things.** [25 micro-habits of high-impact managers.](https://review.firstround.com/the-25-micro-habits-of-high-impact-managers/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via First Round)*
- [You need to be bored](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orQKfIXMiA8&ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). **A Harvard Professor explains the benefits of doing nothing.** *(via HBR - YouTube)*
- [The weight of an open tab](https://www.adrianhetman.xyz/the-weight-of-an-open-tab/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). **Great advice on handling the ‘open loops’** at the end of the day. *(via Adrian Hetman)*
- **The jury is still out** on self-affirmation for me, but this [list of 99 great morning affirmations cannot harm.](https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/positive-affirmations-morning-routine/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via The Good Trade)*

### Finally. [Dataguessr](https://dataguessr.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Stack important data in the right order, and learn about the world. 

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### Below the Fold

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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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****Random Journal Prompt:** What does success mean to me at this stage of my life? [Start Writing Now.](https://startwriting.now/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

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