

Escape the Goal Trap: Embrace Curiosity and Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
112 snips Jul 1, 2025
Anne-Laure Le Cunff, founder of Ness Labs and author of 'Tiny Experiments', highlights the power of small experiments to overcome procrastination and foster personal growth. She emphasizes curiosity as a guiding force, encouraging listeners to embrace uncertainty and explore change without rigid goals. The discussion includes the value of understanding emotions, the concept of growth loops as a dynamic approach to decision-making, and techniques like 'field notes' for mindfulness. Le Cunff advocates for viewing procrastination with curiosity rather than self-blame.
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Rethinking Traditional Goal Setting
- Traditional linear goals assume certainty and a fixed destination, which rarely holds true today.
- Embracing uncertainty with an experimental mindset allows ongoing learning and adaptation.
Begin With Tiny Experiments
- Start tiny experiments by questioning how you usually do things and try new approaches with openness.
- Treat outcomes as data, not failure, to regain curiosity without overhauling your whole life.
Use Pacts for Experimentation
- Make pacts that specify one action to perform for a set duration, without judgment during the process.
- This commitment lets you collect data and decide if a habit or activity suits you before scaling it.