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# Stuff that MattRs - #271
- URL: https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/stuff-that-mattrs-271/
- Published: 2025-12-29T06:00:49.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-29T06:00:51.000Z
- Description: Happy Monday! It's good to see you. Here's some relaxed insights for you and your career.
- Author: Matt
- Tags: Newsletter

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****Bonus**: FlowStuff. My ever growing and changing playlist of music to help you relax and and find flow state. [Find your chill here. ](https://www.mattrutherford.co.uk/introducing-flowstuff/)

## The Stuff:

- [Reading rules for 2026.](https://ryanholiday.net/my-reading-rules-for-2026/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Ryan Holliday explains his rules for books in the New Year. Bonus: [Have you tried reading aloud?](https://www.raptitude.com/2024/09/in-favor-of-reading-aloud/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(Via Ryan Holliday and Raptitude)*
- You look fantastic! [How to accept compliments.](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-to-be-a-burden/202404/how-to-accept-compliments?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(Via Psychology Today)*
- [What is your elevator pitch?](https://creativenotes.co.uk/day-10-your-elevator-pitch/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Practical steps for designing your simple pitch. *(via Creative Notes)*
- Is this the mindhack you’ve been looking for? [How to unlearn your beliefs.](https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/how-to-unlearn/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(Via The Good Trade)*
- [What actually makes you senior?](https://terriblesoftware.org/2025/11/25/what-actually-makes-you-senior/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) The one skill that can differentiate you in the organisation. *(via Terrible Software)*
- Grounded in science. [Five time management tricks we could all use a reminder of.](https://www.calendar.com/blog/5-scientifically-proven-hacks-for-improving-your-time-management/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) *(Via Calendar)*

### Finally. [Type Racer. ](https://play.typeracer.com/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk) Speed up your typing by racing against strangers using passages from songs and books. 

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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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****Random Journal Prompt:** What qualities in other people do you love? Can you see these qualities as a reflection of you? [Start Writing Now.](https://startwriting.now/?ref=mattrutherford.co.uk)

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