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Exploring this curious desire that I seem to have. Maybe you have it too?
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A collection of observations along the way.
Oct 202 min read
Hard Work and Luck
A short investigation into an interesting relationship.
Oct 132 min read
Base Patterns
You can learn to play 100 songs, just using four chords.
Sep 292 min read
Fresh Starts
A binder-led life and an injured leg. I've been thinking about these.
Sep 222 min read
Sensing: Part Two
Strange things happen when we drive too fast.
Sep 152 min read
Temperature Effects
As I sat on a bench watching the kids play, I realized my mistake.
Sep 12 min read
Battling Giants
It was a crazy week in men's tennis.
Aug 181 min read
Sequencing
Most Saturday mornings are the same. Except for when they're different.
Aug 112 min read
Hills
I had never barbecued on a boat before. I was uncertain about what to expect.
Aug 42 min read
Eliminate vs. Tolerate
The same event can have two very different goals.
Jul 281 min read
Closed Grip and Open Grip
Something occurred to me while I was carrying lunch back to the kids.
Jul 212 min read
Four Kinds of Mistakes
Sometimes they matter. Sometimes they don't. Let's get to know them.
Jul 72 min read
Values Part Four: Stress
I have less than two hours to go before we leave on our family vacation and I'm choosing to write this right now.
Jun 302 min read
Expectation Tax
Eating pizza and doing taxes. I understand one more than the other.
Jun 231 min read
Three States of a Pencil
A short reflection to help us figure out where we are and perhaps where we need to go next.
Jun 162 min read
The Nature of our Questions: Part Two
Some questions to ask yourself, in order to figure out where you are.
Jun 22 min read
Values Part Three: Anti-Values
A messy room just kept getting messier.
May 262 min read
Values Part Two: Tension
In tough moments, what's your default behaviour?
May 192 min read
Values Part One: Searching
We can learn a lot about ourselves through the stories we tell about others.
May 123 min read
Stories vs. Truths
You experience one thing and you share another thing. The difference matters.
May 51 min read
Expectation vs. Invitation
Having expectations creates room for disappointment, so why do we keep setting them?
Apr 281 min read
Pain and Progress
A short riff on what it takes to play some sweet tunes.
Mar 312 min read
What is Water?
A short riff on a big error, inspired by David Foster Wallace's famous speech.
Mar 242 min read
Always be an Imposter
A short post about something that should stick around for longer.
This blog is written by me, Shaminda (Shum) Attygalle. It is a collection of observations on mental models, change, work, and relationships. I publish a new post every Sunday. If you're looking to connect with me directly, feel free to send me an email anytime, or connect via LinkedIn.
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