Big Think You don’t need a 10-year plan. You need to experiment. | Anne-Laure Le Cunff
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Sep 18, 2025 
Anne-Laure Le Cunff, a neuroscientist and author of 'Tiny Experiments', shares her insights on living freely amidst societal pressures. She emphasizes the power of experimentation over rigid planning, advocating for curiosity to uncover joy. Le Cunff explores the pitfalls of cognitive overload and reframes procrastination as a signal for self-exploration. She highlights the importance of accepting uncertainty and emotional awareness, urging listeners to adopt an experimental mindset for personal growth and fulfillment.
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Toxic Productivity and Happiness
- Social media creates a toxic productivity culture by making us compare success and speed.
- Happiness and passion often come from unplanned discovery and experimentation, not rigid plans.
Experiment Over Fixed Plans
- Instead of chasing fixed, linear goals, follow curiosity to find fulfillment.
- Allow your ambitions to evolve as the world changes around you.
Pause and Label Emotions
- There's a gap between stimulus and response where we can choose how to act.
- Labeling emotions helps engage rational thinking and manage feelings better.
