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# Stuff that MattRs - #261
- URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-261/
- Published: 2025-10-20T05:00:48.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-20T05:00:47.000Z
- Description: Once again, back with another set of fast-forwards for you and your career. It's the best way to start your week.
- Author: Matt
- Tags: Newsletter

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## The Stuff:

- Is this problem **weather, or climate?** [Knowing the difference helps you tackle the issue.](https://www.leadership8020.com/p/problems-fall-into-two-buckets-climate-weather?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via Leadership 80/20)*
- [Screw finding your passion.](https://markmanson.net/screw-finding-your-passion?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) If you like something, **just go and do it.** *(via Mark Manson)*
- [Feedback is not an attack](https://ashley.dev/posts/feedback-is-not-an-attack/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). **Understand the distinction** between criticism and care. [More on feedback here](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/tag/feedback/). *(via Ashley Willis)*
- [102 things learned](https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2025/10/06/102-lessons-from-102-books/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), from 102 books read this year**.** *(via Scott Young)*
- How to cultivate **resilience with authenticity.** [The Strength of Softness](https://www.integre.fi/blog/embracing-softness?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). *(via Integre)*
- Why do you **procrastinate?** [An exploration into the deep causes of procrastination.](https://nickwignall.com/deep-causes-of-procrastination/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via Nick Wignall)*

### Finally. [The One Minute Challenge.](https://labs.davidbauer.ch/games/one-minute-challenge/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) It might only take 60 seconds, but it's a tough one!

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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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