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Shum's Blog

A collection of observations along the way.

Rushing: Part Two

Jun 4, 2023
3 min

Rushing: Part Two

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

The Crowd and the Arena

May 21, 2023
2 min

The Crowd and the Arena

A short exploration of two perspectives.

The Fragility of Lego: Part Two

May 14, 2023
2 min

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, 2023
2 min

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, 2023
2 min

The Method Trap

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

No Time for the Thinker: Part Two

Apr 2, 2023
2 min

No Time for the Thinker: Part Two

What we can learn by connecting the dots.

Clean Your Glasses: Part Two

Mar 26, 2023
2 min

Clean Your Glasses: Part Two

A continued exploration of the difference between looking and seeing.

No Time for the Thinker

Mar 12, 2023
3 min

No Time for the Thinker

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

Simple Rules

Mar 5, 2023
3 min

Simple Rules

Lessons we can learn from a snowflake.

The Fragility of Lego

Feb 26, 2023
2 min

The Fragility of Lego

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

Commitment

Feb 19, 2023
2 min

Commitment

A way to think about choices and compound effects.

Feedback Loops

Feb 5, 2023
2 min

Feedback Loops

How long are you willing to wait to read this?

Perspective

Jan 29, 2023
3 min

Perspective

Some gifts we are given. Others we must earn.

The Invisible Parts

Jan 22, 2023
2 min

The Invisible Parts

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

How to Feel Quality - Part Four

Jan 15, 2023
2 min

How to Feel Quality - Part Four

When a minute feels like an hour and an hour feels like a minute.

Shredded Cheese

Jan 8, 2023
2 min

Shredded Cheese

An exploration of people and problems, through the lens of a block of cheese.

Waterfalls

Jan 1, 2023
1 min

Waterfalls

A short exploration into feeling overwhelmed.

Reps

Dec 25, 2022
2 min

Reps

There may be more ways than one to put in the work.

The Feelings Column

Dec 18, 2022
2 min

The Feelings Column

A short encouragement to look beyond what you see.

Endings

Dec 11, 2022
2 min

Endings

A few more thoughts about effort.

Renting Space

Dec 4, 2022
2 min

Renting Space

A short analogy about something very close to your heart. Well, more like your head.

The Purpose of a Leaf

Nov 27, 2022
1 min

The Purpose of a Leaf

An exploration into what nature can teach us about sunk costs.

Aim for Imperfection

Nov 20, 2022
3 min

Aim for Imperfection

The difference between what happens before and after you hit the record button.

Seesaws and Swings

Nov 13, 2022
2 min

Seesaws and Swings

A short exploration of what we can learn from playgrounds.

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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