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I've added the first tunes to my Highs of 2025 playlist, where nearly every day I'll try and post a new track that interests me.
You can follow here.

The Stuff that MattRs

Monday Motivation. Let this week be the one where you take action. The difference between being in motion and taking action. Some pracitcal steps from the incredible James Clear. I do #1 in this advice all the time, but #2 is a habit I need to be better at to get to the next level. 

Leadership. How to lead a team when you are not in charge. Ten practical pieces of advice that will help you take responsibility but not piss off your co-workers. 

Motivation. 23 ways to motivate people. I love some of the oblique suggestions here, all could be useful as you navigate your work. (via Josh)

Ping. What is ping fatigue, and why does it hurt productivity? And could it also change laws for workers? 

Success. What the Matthew Effect can teach you. Some great practical advice for building the snowball of success in your career. 

Decisions. How the 10-10-10 rule helps leaders make emotionally intelligent decisions. This is a super smart  model to use when working through a complex decision and needing to stay authentic. 

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Random Journal Prompt: How can I invest in my personal or professional development this year? From my prompts for a New Year.

Bonus Stuff. Try my 30 day Journalling Challenge.
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Luck. You can improve your luck, by taking some simple steps to increase its surface area. This is a superb mental model to improve your life. 

Curiosity. How to use natural curiosity to help build relationships with anyone, whatever the differences. Bonus Stuff. 101 ways to make and keep friends.

Rules. Eight rules of the School of Life. This is an excellent set of rules that can guide you #1, #5 and #7 are particularly insightful. 

Alive. Three ways to feel more alive this year. Darius Foroux shares three simple ideas that could change your approach this year. I like #3 a lot.  Bonus Stuff. What would a year of curiosity look like - some amazing practical advice for a better life from Ness Labs. 

Presence. Ways to boost your life by being more attentive.  Includes 100 tips for being more present. 

Finally. Wordfall is a simple daily game that will give you a short challenge each day. 

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Have you tried FlowStuff? It's my ever growing and changing playlist of music for concentration and relaxation. 35 hours of mostly beatless and wordless music. You can follow along here.

πŸ”ˆ My week in Music...

My recommendation this week is a great slice of electronica kosmische music from the Netherlands. A Field Guide to the Void by Legowelt is full of amazing sounds, twists and turns PLUS new vinyl, and a top ten artists of the week.

Read My Week in Music here

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