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Today we’re diving into part two of my conversation with the brilliant Anne-Laure Le Cunff—and trust me, you’re going to want to lean in for this one. Anne-Laure is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and one of the most refreshingly original voices I’ve come across when it comes to learning, growth, and creativity.

Her story is wild in the best way. She walked away from a high-powered career at Google (yes, that Google) to study neuroscience. Now she’s researching the science of curiosity and learning at King’s College London and running Nest Labs, where she helps people think better and live with more intention.

What I love most is how she blends deep research with practical tools that actually work—and she’s not afraid to bust the big myths, like the idea that success is some perfect, linear path. Spoiler alert: it’s not.

Her book Tiny Experiments absolutely blew me away. It’s packed with wisdom that’ll help you rethink your goals, your mindset, and the way you show up in the world. And today’s episode? It’s going to spark something new in you—I just know it.

Timestamps:

(01:03) - Why Linear Goals Keep You Stuck (and What to Do Instead)

(04:09) - How to Start Breaking Free from Linear Thinking

(11:22) - The Crucial Difference Between Real Rest and Mindless Zoning Out

(18:15) - How to Make the Second Half of Life Even More Exciting Than the First

(23:01) - Why Anyone Can Experiment (and Why You Should)

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xo,

Alli