Work

Dec 11, 2022
2 min

Endings

A few more thoughts about effort.

Nov 27, 2022
1 min

The Purpose of a Leaf

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

Nov 20, 2022
3 min

Aim for Imperfection

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

Oct 23, 2022
1 min

Driving Fast and Slow

This might help you in your next meeting.

Sep 25, 2022
2 min

Finding Your Element

A few observations that will hopefully lead you to some insightful questions.

Sep 11, 2022
2 min

Minutes on Court

Serena Williams' last match in the 2022 US Open, lasted for three hours and five minutes. The longest in her 25 years playing the Open.

Aug 14, 2022
2 min

Every Point is not Equal

You’re playing points all the time.

Aug 7, 2022
1 min

Defending Hard Pursuits

If it were easy … then everyone would …

Jul 10, 2022
2 min

Your Past, Your Present, and the Work

Another look at sunk costs, from the perspective of the work itself.

May 15, 2022
3 min

Useful Binaries

A short guide on a useful tool.

May 8, 2022
2 min

Measuring Progress

Be weary of your default settings.

Mar 20, 2022
1 min

Fractions and Wholes

A difference between beginners and experts.

Mar 6, 2022
1 min

Constraints

The beauty of limits and the feelings of limitation.

Jan 2, 2022
2 min

Comparison and Immediate Gratification

A dangerous mix.

Jan 1, 2022
3 min

Idealism vs. Incrementalism

We might have a default. I'd like to discuss why we shouldn't.

Dec 31, 2021
2 min

An Antidote to Imposter Syndrome

You've felt it. Let's discuss.

Dec 28, 2021
2 min

Sandcastles in the sea

A few thoughts on sunk costs.

Dec 27, 2021
1 min

Fighting vs. Sparring

A short comparison.

Dec 26, 2021
1 min

To you or About you

It's so easy to confuse these two.

Dec 25, 2021
4 min

How to Feel Quality

In the summer of 2021, we got a rowing machine. It changed my life.

Dec 22, 2021
1 min

The Most Important Thing Right Now

Do the work to find the only switch.

Dec 22, 2021
1 min

Work in the Dark

We spend more time in the dark than we do in the light. The dark is where our magic happens.

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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