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A collection of observations along the way.
Unmet Expectations
Exploring something that certainly makes us human.
5d2 min read
Apples, Bananas, and Oranges
What are you in the mood for? Depends how far along you are.
Apr 202 min read
Directions
Finally, a solution to something that has puzzled me ever since I left school.
Apr 62 min read
Just Right and not Enough
What's the right word for it?
Mar 232 min read
Updating Your Map
What do golf and Formula One have in common?
Mar 162 min read
Proxies of Value
If "busy" is your default answer, it may be a lie.
Mar 92 min read
Principles of Backcasting: Part Two
How dare you tell your future self what to do. But, we do this all the time.
Feb 232 min read
Principles of Backcasting: Part One
The start of an exploration, based on an experience I had with one of my best friends.
Feb 163 min read
The Wood and The Beach
Another exploration of how we can think about identity.
Feb 93 min read
More Radio, Less TV
Just as the tennis match was reaching its intense conclusion, I had to leave. That changed everything.
Feb 23 min read
Patina
A journey from vintage watches to messy eating.
Jan 262 min read
Cooking Lessons: Part One
I like to make curries at home. There's a funny thing about curries.
Jan 121 min read
Labels
Oh the allure of being the one behind the turntable.
Jan 52 min read
Experiencing Art
A couple walks into an art gallery. One of them leaves with a question.
Dec 22, 20243 min read
Always a Phoenix
A conclusion about how we should form our identities.
Dec 15, 20242 min read
Once a Phoenix
Basketball was life.
Dec 8, 20242 min read
The Fight Against Fragility
There's a strange imbalance in the world. We need to address that.
Dec 1, 20241 min read
The Real Problem
It turns out my brother was right. He often is.
Nov 17, 20242 min read
Values Part Six: Inside and Out
An exploration of my work self and my home self. Perhaps you have. those selves too?
Nov 10, 20242 min read
Pressure
A short reflection on a moment when a head coach interrupts a director.
Nov 3, 20242 min read
Once
Exploring this curious desire that I seem to have. Maybe you have it too?
Oct 27, 20242 min read
Hard Work and Luck
A short investigation into an interesting relationship.
Oct 20, 20242 min read
Base Patterns
You can learn to play 100 songs, just using four chords.
Oct 13, 20242 min read
Fresh Starts
A binder-led life and an injured leg. I've been thinking about these.
Sep 29, 20242 min read
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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