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# Stuff that MattRs - #269
- URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-269/
- Published: 2025-12-15T06:01:49.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-15T06:01:48.000Z
- Description: Happy Monday! It's great to see you again. Here's a fresh batch of insights for you and your career.
- Author: Matt
- Tags: Newsletter

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## The Stuff:

- [The things that people want to say to their boss](https://www.ithoughtaboutthatalot.com/2025/the-things-i-want-to-say-to-my-boss?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). Don’t be these leaders. *(via I thought about that a lot)*
- [Rocks, Pebbles and Sand.](https://www.sahilbloom.com/newsletter/a-life-changing-metaphor-rocks-pebbles-sand?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) A great way to start thinking about 2026\. *(via Sahil Bloom)*
- How to think like a world class marketer. [20 tiny lessons & 19 big lessons.](https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/rory-sutherland-2/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via Farnham Street)*
- Tired of small talk? [Here’s how to build more meaningful connections](https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/tired-of-small-talk-five-ways-to-spark-meaningful-conversations/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk). *(via Positive News)*
- [The best years of your life are still ahead](https://time.com/7333672/laura-carstensen-aging-emotions-longevity-stanford/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk), a new way to think about the future. *(via Time.com)*
- [Five simple ideas that can change your life.](https://markmanson.net/five-ideas-can-change-your-life?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(via Mark Manson)*

### Finally. [Endless Wordsearch.](https://endless-wordsearch.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Beautifully executed word puzzle. 

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### Below the Fold

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****Weeknote**: [Updates from the last seven days](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/weeknote/), books, movies and a great music recommendation. 

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