Talks at Google How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World | Anne-Laure Le Cunff
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Apr 22, 2025 
Anne-Laure Le Cunff, an award-winning neuroscientist and founder of Ness Labs, discusses her book, "Tiny Experiments." She challenges the conventional linear notion of success and proposes a circular model of growth. The conversation highlights the importance of embracing curiosity and experimentation in both personal and professional life. Anne encourages self-observation for enhanced emotional understanding and introduces the concept of self-anthropology to help individuals track their experiences and foster meaningful change.
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Anne-Laure's Life-Changing Blood Clot
- Anne-Laure Le Cunff shares a personal story about her blood clot and prioritizing work over urgent surgery scheduling.
- This moment made her rethink pushing to extremes for productivity and the fear of uncertainty at work.
Rethinking Success and Linear Goals
- The common definition of success as reaching a desired outcome is tied to linear goals.
- Linear goals don't fit our nonlinear, unpredictable world, often leading to frustration and burnout.
Scientific View of Success
- Scientists view success as learning something new, not just reaching a specific outcome.
- An experimental mindset values failure as essential for learning and growth.
