TWIL #133 - The Worlds Smallest Buffalo
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days - This week I learned about the worlds smallest buffalo, and she's adorable!
Matt Rutherford
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Constraints are the Brief, not the Problem.
Most constraints have an expiry date. Almost nobody writes them down.
#303 - A Question Before the Job Hunt
Can you name three alternatives to your salary?
TWIL #132 - How to watch an Eclipse
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days - This week I learned exactly how to watch the upcoming Solar Eclipse!
A question BEFORE a job hunt
Most people can't name three alternatives to their salary. Here's what happens when you sit down and try.
302 : How to Win at Work Every Day
How an internal scorecard can drive your career, and help your mental health.
#76 - From Dublin
Updates This week was dominated by the sad news of the death of Glen Hansard. A friend messaged me on Wednesday morning asking if I had read the rumours, soon afterwards more official news started to arrive of Glen's death in a motorcycle accident. Glen was a favourite
Now - August 2026
I'm still living in Dublin, Ireland. I love my space here. I can see the sea from my living room and I'm surrounded by my records and books. I started an email newsletter six years ago called "Stuff that MattR's" , it has
How to Win at Work Every Day
An Internal Scoreboard can drive daily performance AND improve your mental health. Here's how (and why) to build one.
A door, not an answer
Most of my working time is spent asking people questions. As I pivot towards coaching for a living, the work is mostly one thing. Helping someone see what they are standing too close to see. This week I tried to put some of that into a deck of cards. It
TWIL #131 - Oxygen in Space
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days - This week I learned how the International Space Station never runs out of fresh oxygen... turns out they find it on board!
301 : The Lay-Off Field Guide
Getting laid-off can be a shock - but I have some advice to help you throughout the process.
#75 - From Dublin
Updates Another week post layoff, and I think I have a handle on my daily routine now, I'm keeping busy and working on my next career plans. Meanwhile, I built and launched a new small project this week. oblique.cards is a site, inspired by the Eno and
A2. Layoff Glossary
Layoffs come with their own vocabulary, often used at the exact moment you're least able to look things up. Here's the plain-English version. At-will employment — Mostly a US concept. Either side can end the job at any time, for almost any reason, with
A1. Where to get Help
Your head and your wellbeing. If you're struggling, talk to your GP or doctor first. In the UK and Ireland, the Samaritans are free and available any time on 116 123. In the US, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is there by call or text. In the