Work

Aug 20
3 min

Make it for the Fans

An insight that I found by clicking on a tennis ball.

Aug 13
1 min

Searching

Our son lost a plastic knife, and it led me to some thoughts about finding things.

Jul 23
2 min

Limits and Luck

A short reflection about boats and what they can teach us.

Apr 30
3 min

The Danger of Safety

What wearing a seat belt can teach us about relationships at home and work.

Apr 2
2 min

No Time for the Thinker: Part Two

What we can learn by connecting the dots.

Mar 12
3 min

No Time for the Thinker

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

Feb 26
2 min

The Fragility of Lego

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

Feb 5
2 min

Feedback Loops

How long are you willing to wait to read this?

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.

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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