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# Stuff that MattRs - #264
- URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-264/
- Published: 2025-11-10T06:00:50.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-10T06:00:50.000Z
- Description: Happy Monday! Here's fresh set of insights for you and your career. It's great to have you here!
- Author: Matt
- Tags: Newsletter

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****Bonus:** I've added new resources to the directory of essential sites that are free to use. [FreeStuff](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/freestuff/)

## The Stuff:

- Do you need some focus? [Here’s a two minute science based trick to help you find it instantly.](https://seldaseyfi.substack.com/p/when-you-need-extra-focus-do-this) *(via Selda Seyfi)*
- Get cooking with [a Burner List.](https://www.ideo.com/journal/sprint-author-jake-knapp-built-you-a-new-to-do-list?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) An alternative version of a to-do list that helps you prioritise. *(via Ideo)*
- [Say goodbye to your desk.](https://fortune.com/article/more-companies-want-shared-workspaces/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Another thing changing in the modern workplace. *(via Fortune Magazine)*
- Don’t use ChatGPT. Obviously, do - [but NOT for these 11 things.](https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/using-chatgpt-for-these-11-things-is-a-terrible-idea-heres-why/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via CNET)*
- [It’s never too late to pivot, here’s how.](https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/how-to-change-careers/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Practical guidance to changing career - [my playbook will guide you step-by-step](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/job-hunt-playbook/). *(via The Good Trade)*
- Write it down! [100 ways to use your notebook](https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/behavior/100-ways-to-use-your-pocket-notebook/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). *(Via AoM)*

### Finally. [Yearly Daily.](https://coffeefirst.games/yearly-daily?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Figure out the year these events happened without running out of lives!

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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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