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A collection of observations along the way.
First
We had a few hours left and still had a lot to do.
12 minutes ago1 min read
Share of Voice
If you know any engineers at Zoom (or similar), share this with them.
Mar 302 min read
Proxies of Value
If "busy" is your default answer, it may be a lie.
Mar 92 min read
Relevance at Work
Who you are and what you do. Both matter.
Mar 22 min read
Cooking Lessons: Part Two
If you don't cook at home, this might convince you to start.
Jan 192 min read
Left-Handed Layups
We used to do anything to avoid this side of the drill.
Dec 29, 20242 min read
Your Craft
A short dose of inspiration to keep doing what you do.
Nov 24, 20242 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
Thinking and Trying
I've defaulted to one for a long time. Now I'd like to try the other.
Jun 9, 20242 min read
Taste vs. Quality
If you're seeking feedback on your work, make sure to avoid this trap.
Apr 7, 20242 min read
Always be an Imposter
A short post about something that should stick around for longer.
Mar 24, 20242 min read
Lyrics and Language
A short riff on why change is hard.
Dec 17, 20232 min read
The Timing of Feedback
A short exploration of a binary question, which I've found to be particularly useful.
Nov 26, 20232 min read
Make it for the Fans
An insight that I found by clicking on a tennis ball.
Aug 20, 20233 min read
Searching
Our son lost a plastic knife, and it led me to some thoughts about finding things.
Aug 13, 20231 min read
Limits and Luck
A short reflection about boats and what they can teach us.
Jul 23, 20232 min read
The Danger of Safety
What wearing a seat belt can teach us about relationships at home and work.
Apr 30, 20233 min read
No Time for the Thinker: Part Two
What we can learn by connecting the dots.
Apr 2, 20232 min read
No Time for the Thinker
An important lesson I've learned from an event that I've never been to.
Mar 12, 20233 min read
The Fragility of Lego
An exploration of self-reliance through the art of connecting bricks.
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Feedback Loops
How long are you willing to wait to read this?
Feb 5, 20232 min read
Endings
A few more thoughts about effort.
Dec 11, 20222 min read
The Purpose of a Leaf
An exploration into what nature can teach us about sunk costs.
Nov 27, 20221 min read
Aim for Imperfection
The difference between what happens before and after you hit the record button.
Nov 20, 20223 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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