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

3 days ago
3 min

Rushing: Part Two

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

May 28
2 min

The Distance of Thoughts

Two steps to clarity, using a pen, paper, and a little bit of physics.

May 21
2 min

The Crowd and the Arena

A short exploration of two perspectives.

May 14
2 min

The Fragility of Lego: Part Two

We ran out of maple syrup the other day, so I decided to write about it.

May 7
2 min

Letters to Your Future Self

The first email I get on my birthday, is from me.

Apr 30
3 min

The Danger of Safety

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

Apr 23
2 min

Habits and Results

This was a splash of cold water in the face for me recently, so I wanted to share it with you.

Apr 16
2 min

Acute and Chronic

You've heard these terms before, so let's use them as a frame to explore our world.

Apr 9
2 min

The Method Trap

Something you really love to do is no longer possible. Now what?

Apr 2
2 min

No Time for the Thinker: Part Two

What we can learn by connecting the dots.

Mar 26
2 min

Clean Your Glasses: Part Two

A continued exploration of the difference between looking and seeing.

Mar 19
2 min

Clean Your Glasses

When you last looked at someone, did you really see them?

Mar 12
3 min

No Time for the Thinker

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

Mar 5
3 min

Simple Rules

Lessons we can learn from a snowflake.

Feb 26
2 min

The Fragility of Lego

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

Feb 19
2 min

Commitment

A way to think about choices and compound effects.

Feb 12
2 min

The Nature of our Questions

A short reflection about how we reflect.

Feb 5
2 min

Feedback Loops

How long are you willing to wait to read this?

Jan 29
3 min

Perspective

Some gifts we are given. Others we must earn.

Jan 22
2 min

The Invisible Parts

A short observation about dealing with what we don't see.

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.