How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World with Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Anne-Laure Le Cunff ( @neuranne ) is a former Googler who decided to go back to university to pursue a PhD in neuroscience. As the founder of Ness Labs and the author of its widely read newsletter, she is the foremost expert on mindful productivity and systematic curiosity. She writes about evidence-based ways for people to navigate uncertainty and make the most of their minds. Her new book Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World is out now! In this conversation, Adrienne and Anne-Laure explore the themes of the book, including mindful productivity, the societal obsession with goals, and the importance of embracing uncertainty. Anne-Laure shares insights from her book 'Tiny Experiments', advocating for an experimental mindset that focuses on the process of learning rather than binary outcomes. They discuss the protective mechanisms of cynicism, escapism, and perfectionism, and how metacognition can help individuals navigate their fears and doubts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World with Anne-Laure Le Cunff is an episode from Power Hour by Adrienne Herbert.

This episode is 41:10 long.

This episode was published on Mar 18, 2025.

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