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A collection of observations along the way.
Jun 30, 20242 min read
Expectation Tax
Eating pizza and doing taxes. I understand one more than the other.
Jun 23, 20241 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 16, 20242 min read
The Nature of our Questions: Part Two
Some questions to ask yourself, in order to figure out where you are.
Jun 2, 20242 min read
Values Part Three: Anti-Values
A messy room just kept getting messier.
May 26, 20242 min read
Values Part Two: Tension
In tough moments, what's your default behaviour?
May 19, 20242 min read
Values Part One: Searching
We can learn a lot about ourselves through the stories we tell about others.
May 12, 20243 min read
Stories vs. Truths
You experience one thing and you share another thing. The difference matters.
May 5, 20241 min read
Expectation vs. Invitation
Having expectations creates room for disappointment, so why do we keep setting them?
Apr 28, 20241 min read
Pain and Progress
A short riff on what it takes to play some sweet tunes.
Mar 31, 20242 min read
What is Water?
A short riff on a big error, inspired by David Foster Wallace's famous speech.
Mar 24, 20242 min read
Always be an Imposter
A short post about something that should stick around for longer.
Mar 17, 20242 min read
Tools
Riding bikes, cooking meals, and what we should learn by watching experts in action.
Mar 10, 20243 min read
The Trivia Effect
We don't listen to the radio the same way anymore.
Mar 3, 20245 min read
The Natural Thing
With six minutes to go on the clock, I had an identity crisis.
Feb 11, 20242 min read
The Thermostat and the Furnace
It was colder than it should have been when we walked into the house.
Jan 28, 20242 min read
Up and Down
A short look at what we should compare to.
Jan 21, 20242 min read
The Voices in our Heads Part Two: The Imposter and the Critic
A look at who shows up when we're new to something, and who shows up when we've made a mistake.
Jan 14, 20242 min read
The Voices in our Heads Part One: FOPO
You want to do something but you aren't sure how it will "look." Let's explore.
Jan 7, 20242 min read
The Map is not the Territory
My favourite mental model.
Dec 31, 20232 min read
Umbrellas and Rare Friends
A short exploration into important things that we don't often need.
Dec 10, 20233 min read
The Story About The Stories
I was supposed to meet up with a friend. He didn't text me back.
Dec 3, 20233 min read
The Things we Save in a Flood
I was sitting at my desk working, and my wife yelled for me from the basement. I knew it wasn't good news.
Nov 12, 20232 min read
Target Fixation: Part Two
Hi I'm [Insert Name]. I'm the [Insert Job Title].
Nov 5, 20232 min read
Target Fixation
The tree wasn't even in the way. You made it in the way.
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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