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A collection of observations along the way.
Progress: Part Three
The final piece of our three-part puzzle.
Jun 15, 20252 min read
Progress: Part Two
Let's meet another progress influencer.
Jun 8, 20251 min read
Progress: Part One
Can you cook a chicken burger in 9 mins and 43 seconds?
Jun 1, 20252 min read
Maps
It was show weekend for our family last weekend, and we discovered something new.
May 25, 20252 min read
Unmet Expectations
Exploring something that certainly makes us human.
May 18, 20252 min read
Apples, Bananas, and Oranges
What are you in the mood for? Depends how far along you are.
Apr 20, 20252 min read
Directions
Finally, a solution to something that has puzzled me ever since I left school.
Apr 6, 20252 min read
Just Right and not Enough
What's the right word for it?
Mar 23, 20252 min read
Updating Your Map
What do golf and Formula One have in common?
Mar 16, 20252 min read
Proxies of Value
If "busy" is your default answer, it may be a lie.
Mar 9, 20252 min read
Principles of Backcasting: Part Two
How dare you tell your future self what to do. But, we do this all the time.
Feb 23, 20252 min read
Principles of Backcasting: Part One
The start of an exploration, based on an experience I had with one of my best friends.
Feb 16, 20253 min read
The Wood and The Beach
Another exploration of how we can think about identity.
Feb 9, 20253 min read
More Radio, Less TV
Just as the tennis match was reaching its intense conclusion, I had to leave. That changed everything.
Feb 2, 20253 min read
Patina
A journey from vintage watches to messy eating.
Jan 26, 20252 min read
Cooking Lessons: Part One
I like to make curries at home. There's a funny thing about curries.
Jan 12, 20251 min read
Labels
Oh the allure of being the one behind the turntable.
Jan 5, 20252 min read
Experiencing Art
A couple walks into an art gallery. One of them leaves with a question.
Dec 22, 20243 min read
Always a Phoenix
A conclusion about how we should form our identities.
Dec 15, 20242 min read
Once a Phoenix
Basketball was life.
Dec 8, 20242 min read
The Fight Against Fragility
There's a strange imbalance in the world. We need to address that.
Dec 1, 20241 min read
The Real Problem
It turns out my brother was right. He often is.
Nov 17, 20242 min read
Values Part Six: Inside and Out
An exploration of my work self and my home self. Perhaps you have. those selves too?
Nov 10, 20242 min read
Pressure
A short reflection on a moment when a head coach interrupts a director.
Nov 3, 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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