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Chris and Anne-Laure discuss how replacing goal-setting with low-risk experiments can lead to greater joy and less burnout.

#268: Learn why setting big goals might actually be holding you back and what to do instead. Chris and Anne-Laure explore how to replace goal-setting with tiny, low-risk experiments that lead to more growth, more joy, and less burnout. Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist, writer, and founder of Ness Labs, a learning community at the intersection of science and self-development. She is the author of Tiny Experiments and publishes a weekly newsletter on mindful productivity, creativity, and growth. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/tiny-experiments-anne-laure-le-cunff/ Partner Deals Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Green Chef: 50% off on your first box + 20% off for two months with code 50ALLTHEHACKS Superhuman: Free month of the fastest and best email with code ALLTHEHACKS For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/deals⁠ Resources Mentioned Anne-Laure: Website | Newsletter | Instagram Tiny Experiments Ness Labs ATH Podcast Ep #256: The Easy Way to Build…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Hutchins

Guest: Anne-Laure Le Cunff

Topics covered

• goal-setting
• experimentation
• personal growth
• neuroscience
• mindful productivity

Keywords

• goal-setting
• experiments
• personal growth
• neuroscience
• mindfulness
• productivity
• burnout

Sponsors

Shopify, DeleteMe, Gelt, Green Chef, Superhuman

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ness Labs

Books & works: Tiny Experiments

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