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A collection of observations along the way.
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
Sensing: Part Two
Strange things happen when we drive too fast.
Sep 22, 20242 min read
Temperature Effects
As I sat on a bench watching the kids play, I realized my mistake.
Sep 15, 20242 min read
Battling Giants
It was a crazy week in men's tennis.
Sep 1, 20242 min read
Sequencing
Most Saturday mornings are the same. Except for when they're different.
Aug 18, 20241 min read
Hills
I had never barbecued on a boat before. I was uncertain about what to expect.
Aug 11, 20242 min read
Eliminate vs. Tolerate
The same event can have two very different goals.
Aug 4, 20242 min read
Closed Grip and Open Grip
Something occurred to me while I was carrying lunch back to the kids.
Jul 28, 20241 min read
Four Kinds of Mistakes
Sometimes they matter. Sometimes they don't. Let's get to know them.
Jul 21, 20242 min read
Values Part Four: Stress
I have less than two hours to go before we leave on our family vacation and I'm choosing to write this right now.
Jul 7, 20242 min read
Expectation Tax
Eating pizza and doing taxes. I understand one more than the other.
Jun 30, 20242 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 23, 20241 min read
The Nature of our Questions: Part Two
Some questions to ask yourself, in order to figure out where you are.
Jun 16, 20242 min read
Values Part Three: Anti-Values
A messy room just kept getting messier.
Jun 2, 20242 min read
Values Part Two: Tension
In tough moments, what's your default behaviour?
May 26, 20242 min read
Values Part One: Searching
We can learn a lot about ourselves through the stories we tell about others.
May 19, 20242 min read
Stories vs. Truths
You experience one thing and you share another thing. The difference matters.
May 12, 20243 min read
Expectation vs. Invitation
Having expectations creates room for disappointment, so why do we keep setting them?
May 5, 20241 min read
Pain and Progress
A short riff on what it takes to play some sweet tunes.
Apr 28, 20241 min read
What is Water?
A short riff on a big error, inspired by David Foster Wallace's famous speech.
Mar 31, 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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