Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

These Tiny Experiments Will Change The Way You Grow

Mar 5, 2025

Anne-Laure Le Cunff, a neuroscientist and founder of Ness Labs, shares insights on lifelong learning and curiosity. She introduces the concept of 'Tiny Experiments' to redefine success and embraces uncertainty for personal growth. The discussion covers practical strategies to overcome barriers to exercise and explores procrastination as a signal of deeper needs. Highlights also include the transformative power of observing life and the benefits of planning sleep for better productivity. Embrace experimentation to unlock your potential!

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Anne-Laure Le Cunff

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Quick takeaways

Procrastination serves as a brain signal that reveals underlying cognitive, emotional, or practical issues rather than simply a failure to act.

Adopting an experimental mindset towards goal-setting helps individuals embrace uncertainty and derive insights from small, iterative actions instead of rigid plans.

Identifying and challenging unconscious cognitive scripts empowers individuals to make authentic decisions aligned with their true values and aspirations.

Deep dives

Understanding Procrastination

Procrastination is commonly viewed negatively, but it is actually a signal from the brain indicating that something is amiss. Instead of suppressing this feeling, it is healthier to listen to it and understand its origins. The podcast discusses how procrastination can stem from cognitive, emotional, or practical sources, referred to as 'head, heart, and hand' issues. An example highlights that if someone desires to get in shape but procrastinates on going to the gym, it’s crucial to analyze whether the hesitation is due to a lack of motivation, emotional aversion, or practical concerns such as feeling unprepared.

Intro

3min

Embracing Transformative Experiments

9min

Understanding Procrastination: A Call to Listen

2min

Overcoming Barriers to Exercise

18min

Navigating Uncertainty and Control

16min

Observing Life for Personal Growth

2min

Transforming Sleep Habits Through Planning

3min

Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Ness Labs. Her research at King’s College London explores the psychology and neuroscience of lifelong learning, curiosity, and adaptability. Her book, Tiny Experiments, is a transformative guide to rethinking goals, embracing uncertainty, and using curiosity as a tool for growth. In this episode, we dive into redefining success, the power of experimentation, distraction, and much more!

Tiny Experiments: https://nesslabs.com/bookNess Labs: https://nesslabs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuranne

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