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A collection of observations along the way.


Up and Down
A short look at what we should compare to.
Jan 28, 20242 min read


The Voices in our Heads Part Two: The Imposter and the Critic
A look at who shows up when we're new to something, and who shows up when we've made a mistake.
Jan 21, 20242 min read


The Voices in our Heads Part One: FOPO
You want to do something but you aren't sure how it will "look." Let's explore.
Jan 14, 20242 min read


The Map is not the Territory
My favourite mental model.
Jan 7, 20242 min read


Umbrellas and Rare Friends
A short exploration into important things that we don't often need.
Dec 31, 20232 min read


The Story About The Stories
I was supposed to meet up with a friend. He didn't text me back.
Dec 10, 20233 min read


The Things we Save in a Flood
I was sitting at my desk working, and my wife yelled for me from the basement. I knew it wasn't good news.
Dec 3, 20233 min read


Target Fixation: Part Two
Hi I'm [Insert Name]. I'm the [Insert Job Title].
Nov 12, 20232 min read


Target Fixation
The tree wasn't even in the way. You made it in the way.
Nov 5, 20232 min read


To Switch or not to Switch?
Have you ever started watching a TV show and then wondered if you should give up?
Oct 29, 20233 min read


Try not to Think
I was watching a gymnast on a balance beam and then their parent said something.
Oct 22, 20232 min read


Pack Your Principles
A small story about a journey to a park we'd never been to.
Oct 15, 20234 min read


Measuring Presence
A short exploration into what a rowing machine and a horse have in common.
Sep 24, 20232 min read


Correcting vs. Guiding
John Mayer said something on a podcast recently. It stuck with me.
Sep 17, 20232 min read


The Nature of Comparison
The other day, our son said, "There's one of everything." That got me thinking about why we compare things.
Sep 10, 20232 min read


The Average and the Extreme
Drawing a small connection between pandemics and jet lagged children.
Sep 3, 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.
Aug 27, 20232 min read


Searching
Our son lost a plastic knife, and it led me to some thoughts about finding things.
Aug 13, 20231 min read


Confidence
A thought about what it takes or doesn't take to try something new.
Aug 6, 20232 min read


There are no Experts
A small journey into our biology.
Jul 30, 20232 min read


Limits and Luck
A short reflection about boats and what they can teach us.
Jul 23, 20232 min read


Two Paths
A short exploration of blank pages and colouring books.
Jul 16, 20231 min read


ChatGPT and Pancakes
Have you ever made pancakes? You should.
Jul 9, 20233 min read


Stuckness: Part Two
A small thought on a way to proceed when we're stuck.
Jul 2, 20232 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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