The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

629: Anne-Laure Le Cunff - How To Live Freely In a Goal Obsessed World (Tiny Experiments)

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Apr 6, 2025
Anne-Laure Le Cunff, a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Ness Labs, explores how to thrive in our goal-obsessed culture. She shares her journey from a top job at Google to embracing curiosity and writing to clarify her thinking. Anne-Laure highlights the pitfalls of linear goals, advocating for a focus on daily behaviors and experiments instead. She discusses the importance of adaptability in leadership and the value of community in learning. With insights on managing procrastination and embracing uncertainty, she invites a more holistic approach to personal growth.
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ANECDOTE

Quitting Google

  • At 27, Anne-Laure Le Cunff quit her dream job at Google, despite her manager's uncertainty.
  • She realized she was chasing a narrow definition of success and lacked curiosity.
INSIGHT

Writing Online

  • Writing clarifies thinking and attracts like-minded people.
  • The "generation effect" helps understand and remember self-created content better.
INSIGHT

Goal Setting Is Broken

  • Traditional goal-setting assumes you know your destination and future desires, which can be flawed.
  • The "arrival fallacy" leads to disappointment as happiness isn't solely tied to achieving goals.
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