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# Stuff that MattRs - #265
- URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-265/
- Published: 2025-11-17T06:00:17.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-17T06:00:16.000Z
- Description: Happy Monday! It's good to see you. Here's another essential mix for you and your career.
- Author: Matt
- Tags: Newsletter

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## The Stuff:

- Do the thing. [Here’s a list of the things that are NOT doing the thing.](https://strangestloop.io/essays/things-that-arent-doing-the-thing?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Ping this list up next to your procrastination station. *(via Strangest Loop)*
- Tell me about yourself. [How to answer this most awkward of questions.](https://solvedpodcast.com/friendship/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via The Solved Podcast)*
- How to tell a better story. [A pro storytellers guide to connect, entertain and persuade.](https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-tell-a-better-story-with-tips-from-a-pro-storyteller?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via Psyche Magazine)*
- [This misunderstood art of overcommunication.](https://coffeeandjunk.com/overcommunication/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) How to ensure that your message lands successfully. *(via CoffeeandJunk)*
- [Five ways to design a tiny experiment.](https://nesslabs.com/how-to-come-up-with-tiny-experiments?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Practical ways to find a new side-quest. [Why are experiments important?](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/the-power-of-side-quests-small-experiments-big-shifts/) *(via NessLabs)*
- We are in an information crisis, [here are 11 practical ways to survive.](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/nov/15/dont-argue-with-strangers-and-11-more-rules-to-survive-the-information-crisis?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via The Guardian)*

### Finally. [WordChainer.](https://wordchainer.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Build a chain of words, against the clock - a fiendish 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/), some live music reviews a great music recommendation. 

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****Random Journal Prompt:** What is your favorite way to practice self-care? [Start Writing Now.](https://startwriting.now/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

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