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# Stuff that MattRs - #259
- URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-259/
- Published: 2025-10-06T05:00:23.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-06T05:00:22.000Z
- Description: Another week of practical ideas for YOU and YOUR career, the first email you should open each Monday!
- Author: Matt
- Tags: Newsletter

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****Tools:** [An endless stream of fresh journal prompts](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/prompt/) to fire-up your creative powers. 

## The Stuff:

- **How to find a new job**. [A step-by-step playbook for getting the role you want.](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/job-hunt-playbook/)
- **Pay attention**! [Why your attention keeps slipping, and what you can do to get it back.](https://bigthink.com/smart-skills/why-your-attention-keeps-slipping-away-and-how-to-get-it-back/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via BigThink)*
- Progress is a **magnitude of consistency**.[ A great way to think about creating success in anything you do.](https://billyoppenheimer.com/progress-is-a-magnitude-of-consistency/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via Billy Oppenheimer)*
- **How to lead** when the vibes are off. Everything feels different, [here’s how you can still be a great leader.](https://chaoticgood.management/how-to-be-a-leader-when-the-vibes-are-off/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via ChaoticGood)*
- Too many tools, **not enough productivity**. [The culprit isn’t the technology, it’s how we use it.](https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/when-tech-helps-it-hurts-heres-how-to-take-back/494364?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via Entrepreneur)*
- Thanks but no thanks. [How to handle ‘unhelpful help’.](https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-knowledge/thanks-but-no-thanks-avoiding-unhelpful-help-at-work?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via Harvard Biz School)*

### Finally. [Clues By Sam.](https://cluesbysam.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) A daily logic puzzle that will have you scratching your head over your morning coffee. 

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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 calming techniques or habits work best for me in times of doubt? [Start Writing Now.](https://startwriting.now/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

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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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