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Shum's Blog

A collection of observations along the way.

The Average and the Extreme

Sep 3, 20232 min read

The Average and the Extreme

Drawing a small connection between pandemics and jet lagged children.

Two Traffic Lights

Aug 27, 20232 min read

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.

Searching

Aug 13, 20231 min read

Searching

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

Confidence

Aug 6, 20232 min read

Confidence

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

There are no Experts

Jul 30, 20232 min read

There are no Experts

A small journey into our biology.

Limits and Luck

Jul 23, 20232 min read

Limits and Luck

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

Two Paths

Jul 16, 20231 min read

Two Paths

A short exploration of blank pages and colouring books.

ChatGPT and Pancakes

Jul 9, 20233 min read

ChatGPT and Pancakes

Have you ever made pancakes? You should.

Stuckness: Part Two

Jul 2, 20232 min read

Stuckness: Part Two

A small thought on a way to proceed when we're stuck.

Resulting

Jun 25, 20232 min read

Resulting

Let's talk about decisions and what happens when we make them.

The Short and Long

Jun 11, 20232 min read

The Short and Long

A wonderful lyric recently sparked a thought.

Rushing: Part Two

Jun 4, 20233 min read

Rushing: Part Two

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

The Crowd and the Arena

May 21, 20232 min read

The Crowd and the Arena

A short exploration of two perspectives.

The Fragility of Lego: Part Two

May 14, 20232 min read

The Fragility of Lego: Part Two

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

Acute and Chronic

Apr 16, 20232 min read

Acute and Chronic

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

The Method Trap

Apr 9, 20232 min read

The Method Trap

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

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.

Clean Your Glasses: Part Two

Mar 26, 20232 min read

Clean Your Glasses: Part Two

A continued exploration of the difference between looking and seeing.

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.

Simple Rules

Mar 5, 20233 min read

Simple Rules

Lessons we can learn from a snowflake.

The Fragility of Lego

Feb 26, 20232 min read

The Fragility of Lego

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

Commitment

Feb 19, 20232 min read

Commitment

A way to think about choices and compound effects.

Feedback Loops

Feb 5, 20232 min read

Feedback Loops

How long are you willing to wait to read this?

Perspective

Jan 29, 20233 min read

Perspective

Some gifts we are given. Others we must earn.

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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