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EPISODE · Feb 28, 2026 · 1H 14M

Enough Big Goals - Try Tiny Experiments with Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff

from THE SLOW DOWN · host Tijana Tamburić

Only having big goals can set us up to fail. In her new book, neuroscientist and ex- Google executive Anne-Laure Le Cunff explores the transformative nature of living a more experimental life; turning uncertainty into curiosity, and carving a path of self-discovery. The book is a current best-seller and her work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Forbes, Financial Times, WIRED, and more. She is also  the founder of Ness Labs, where her weekly newsletter is read by more than 100,000 curious minds. Her research at King’s College London focuses on the psychology and neuroscience of lifelong learning, curiosity, and adaptability. In this episode we cover: Learning to be curious in a French-Algerian household The desire to work and succeed in Big California Tech Putting work above health, and the consequences Going back to school to study neuroscience Growing her newsletter from a Tiny Experiment to 100,000 subscribers The process of writing a best-selling book Knowing when to stop with followers, fame and recognitionMentons:Michael Pollen - How to change your mind James Clear - Atomic HabitsLinks:https://nesslabs.com/ https://tinyexperiments.org/https://instagram.com/neuranne

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