EVERYTHING You’ve Been Told About Goal-Setting is WRONG! | Anne-Laure Cunff
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Today’s guest is Anne-Laure Le Cunff, founder of Ness Labs and author of Tiny Experiments—a groundbreaking book helping overachievers break free from burnout and live a more curious, energized life.
Once a high-performing Googler obsessed with goals and productivity, Anne-Laure faced a serious health scare that forced her to re-evaluate everything. Now, she’s on a mission to help others embrace uncertainty and design a career—and life—they actually enjoy.
In this episode of BSU, Anne-Laure shares the powerful mindset shift that changed her path forever, plus practical ways to take back control of your time, energy, and identity.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why obsessing over “purpose” is keeping you stuck
✅ How to use curiosity to create freedom
✅ The science behind tiny experiments—and how they unlock success
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:05 Why “Goal Obsession” Nearly Broke Her
2:25 The Health Scare That Changed Everything
5:02 How to Explore Curiosity Without Pressure
8:54 The Mindset Matrix: Perfectionist vs. Explorer
10:29 What is a Tiny Experiment? (And How to Start)
15:30 The Toxic Script of “Finding Your Purpose”
20:22 Why Big Goals Trick Your Brain
23:59 The Writing Experiment That Led to a Book Deal
27:30 Real-Life Tiny Experiments That Sparked Change
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Anne-Laure’s Book: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/TinyExperiments
Ness Labs Website: https://nesslabs.com
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