Shum's Blog | Mental Models, Work, Change, Relationships

4 days ago
2 min

The Timing of Feedback

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

Nov 19
3 min

Noise in the Beginner's Mind

A reflection about the perils and joy of trying to learn something new, as an adult.

Nov 12
2 min

Target Fixation: Part Two

Hi I'm [Insert Name]. I'm the [Insert Job Title].

Nov 5
2 min

Target Fixation

The tree wasn't even in the way. You made it in the way.

Oct 29
3 min

To Switch or not to Switch?

Have you ever started watching a TV show and then wondered if you should give up?

Oct 22
2 min

Try not to Think

I was watching a gymnast on a balance beam and then their parent said something.

Oct 15
4 min

Pack Your Principles

A small story about a journey to a park we'd never been to.

Oct 8
2 min

The Real Singapore

I ate two meals in the same day. They were very different.

Oct 1
3 min

The Part of You That Stayed There

I visited Singapore after a very long time and found something I did not expect.

Sep 24
2 min

Measuring Presence

A short exploration into what a rowing machine and a horse have in common.

Sep 17
2 min

Correcting vs. Guiding

John Mayer said something on a podcast recently. It stuck with me.

Sep 10
2 min

The Nature of Comparison

The other day, our son said, "There's one of everything." That got me thinking about why we compare things.

Sep 3
2 min

The Average and the Extreme

Drawing a small connection between pandemics and jet lagged children.

Aug 27
2 min

Two Traffic Lights

We hadn't even been in Australia for 24 hours and our son says he hates it. Turns out, he had a point.

Aug 20
3 min

Make it for the Fans

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

Aug 13
1 min

Searching

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

Aug 6
2 min

Confidence

A thought about what it takes or doesn't take to try something new.

Jul 30
2 min

There are no Experts

A small journey into our biology.

Jul 23
2 min

Limits and Luck

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

Jul 16
1 min

Two Paths

A short exploration of blank pages and colouring books.

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.