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A collection of observations along the way.
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
Always be an Imposter
A short post about something that should stick around for longer.
Mar 24, 20242 min read
Tools
Riding bikes, cooking meals, and what we should learn by watching experts in action.
Mar 17, 20242 min read
The Trivia Effect
We don't listen to the radio the same way anymore.
Mar 10, 20243 min read
The Natural Thing
With six minutes to go on the clock, I had an identity crisis.
Mar 3, 20245 min read
The Thermostat and the Furnace
It was colder than it should have been when we walked into the house.
Feb 11, 20242 min read
Up and Down
A short look at what we should compare to.
Jan 28, 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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