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Shum's Blog

A collection of observations along the way.

Your Craft

Nov 242 min read

Your Craft

A short dose of inspiration to keep doing what you do.

The Nature of our Questions: Part Two

Jun 162 min read

The Nature of our Questions: Part Two

Some questions to ask yourself, in order to figure out where you are.

Thinking and Trying

Jun 92 min read

Thinking and Trying

I've defaulted to one for a long time. Now I'd like to try the other.

Taste vs. Quality

Apr 72 min read

Taste vs. Quality

If you're seeking feedback on your work, make sure to avoid this trap.

Always be an Imposter

Mar 242 min read

Always be an Imposter

A short post about something that should stick around for longer.

Lyrics and Language

Dec 17, 20232 min read

Lyrics and Language

A short riff on why change is hard.

The Timing of Feedback

Nov 26, 20232 min read

The Timing of Feedback

A short exploration of a binary question, which I've found to be particularly useful.

Make it for the Fans

Aug 20, 20233 min read

Make it for the Fans

An insight that I found by clicking on a tennis ball.

Searching

Aug 13, 20231 min read

Searching

Our son lost a plastic knife, and it led me to some thoughts about finding things.

Limits and Luck

Jul 23, 20232 min read

Limits and Luck

A short reflection about boats and what they can teach us.

The Danger of Safety

Apr 30, 20233 min read

The Danger of Safety

What wearing a seat belt can teach us about relationships at home and work.

No Time for the Thinker: Part Two

Apr 2, 20232 min read

No Time for the Thinker: Part Two

What we can learn by connecting the dots.

No Time for the Thinker

Mar 12, 20233 min read

No Time for the Thinker

An important lesson I've learned from an event that I've never been to.

The Fragility of Lego

Feb 26, 20232 min read

The Fragility of Lego

An exploration of self-reliance through the art of connecting bricks.

Feedback Loops

Feb 5, 20232 min read

Feedback Loops

How long are you willing to wait to read this?

Endings

Dec 11, 20222 min read

Endings

A few more thoughts about effort.

The Purpose of a Leaf

Nov 27, 20221 min read

The Purpose of a Leaf

An exploration into what nature can teach us about sunk costs.

Aim for Imperfection

Nov 20, 20223 min read

Aim for Imperfection

The difference between what happens before and after you hit the record button.

Driving Fast and Slow

Oct 23, 20221 min read

Driving Fast and Slow

This might help you in your next meeting.

Finding Your Element

Sep 25, 20222 min read

Finding Your Element

A few observations that will hopefully lead you to some insightful questions.

Minutes on Court

Sep 11, 20222 min read

Minutes on Court

Serena Williams' last match in the 2022 US Open, lasted for three hours and five minutes. The longest in her 25 years playing the Open.

Every Point is not Equal

Aug 14, 20222 min read

Every Point is not Equal

You’re playing points all the time.

Defending Hard Pursuits

Aug 7, 20221 min read

Defending Hard Pursuits

If it were easy … then everyone would …

Your Past, Your Present, and the Work

Jul 10, 20222 min read

Your Past, Your Present, and the Work

Another look at sunk costs, from the perspective of the work itself.

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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