In this mini-episode, Lucy Patterson explores the themes of design thinking, creativity, and the importance of embracing the messy middle in life and business.

She reviews two impactful books, 'Tiny Experiments' by Anne Laure Le Cunff, and 'The Fax Club Experiment', by David Hieatt & The 32; sharing insights on how small, iterative actions can lead to significant growth and understanding.

The discussion emphasises the value of curiosity, reflection, and community in navigating life's challenges.

Key takeaways:

• Life doesn't work in linear bullet points.

• Treat failure as data, not drama.
• The messy middle isn't where you're stuck, it's where you start.
• Slow can be better than fast.
• Tiny experiments felt like a field manual.

• The Fax Club Experiment is an invitation to the uncomfortable.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Tsundoku and Book Obsession
• 01:11 Design Thinking and the Messy Middle
• 06:21 Embracing Curiosity Over Certainty
• 10:29 The Power of Reflection