Listen "#37 - EVERYTHING You’ve Been Told About Goal-Setting is WRONG! | Anne-Laure Cunff"
Episode Synopsis
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:05 Why “Goal Obsession” Nearly Broke Her2:25 The Health Scare That Changed Everything5:02 How to Explore Curiosity Without Pressure8:54 The Mindset Matrix: Perfectionist vs. Explorer10:29 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 Brain23:59 The Writing Experiment That Led to a Book Deal27:30 Real-Life Tiny Experiments That Sparked Change📧 GET OUR (FREE) 1-MIN NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM—a quick, inspiring email every Monday with life lessons and tools we love:fiobros.com📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT ANNE-LAUREAnne-Laure’s Book: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/TinyExperimentsNess Labs Website: https://nesslabs.comAnne-Laure’s IG: https://instagram.com/ness_labs📱 FOLLOW US ON IGinstagram.com/fiobros🎓 ABOUT BESTSELF UNIVERSITYFinally, an education that’s actually useful.Join Brooklyn brothers Nick & Mike as they extract life-changing advice from today’s brightest minds in health, wealth, and relationships.
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