Springtime Experiments: Cultivating Curiosity in the Season of Change
A simple way to make the most of spring is by conducting springtime experiments, so you can use this season as an intentional period of personal growth.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff
How to lead like a scientist
Leading like a scientist begins with a fundamentally different relationship with uncertainty. While leaders traditionally view uncertainty as a threat, research shows that teams that openly acknowledge what they don’t know consistently outperform those projecting false confidence.
The Comedown Effect: Understanding the Emotional Aftermath of Achievement
A month ago, my book Tiny Experiments finally made its way into the world after years of work. Launch day brought a flurry of notifications and messages of support, along with that strange feeling of seeing something that existed only in my mind now in other people’s hands. There’s something surreal about thousands of hours … Read More
Taking Note of Nature: City-Friendly Tiny Experiments to Connect with the Natural World
Many studies show the positive impact immersion in nature can have on your mental health. How can we go about getting these benefits when living in an urban environment?
Productive at Work, Paralyzed at Home: What to Do When You’re in a Functional Freeze
You excel at your job, and yet when you return home, a strange paralysis sets in. This is a functional freeze – a state where you’re performing well in your duties but are unable to invest energy in your own growth.
The Liberating Effect of Uncertainty
When I was seven, I wanted to be a paleontologist. I collected rocks and fossils, memorized dinosaur names, and could tell you exactly which period the Stegosaurus lived in (it’s the Late Jurassic, in case you’re wondering). Then it was veterinarian, astronaut, fashion designer – each passion consuming me completely until the next one came … Read More
What Type of Experimentalist Are You?
At the heart of personal experimentation are four distinct phases that work together to create meaningful change. They all work together, but every experimentalist tends to have one phase that feels like a more natural starting point.
Turning Big Fears into Tiny Experiments
When I was younger, I badly wanted to live in Japan. Japan is a country with very strict immigration laws, but my university had an exchange program where you could go spend a semester and study in another country. There was only one problem: the Japanese university they had a partnership with was one of … Read More
Curiosity Snacks: How to Redirect Your Impulse to Know
Curiosity snacks are small, intentional nudges that guide our impulsive curiosity toward learning, creativity, and meaningful discovery rather than mindless scrolling.
Personal Science: Self-Experimentation from Quantified Self to Qualified Self
Personal science is the practice of systematically observing and experimenting on yourself to gain insights into your health, habits, and performance. It can help you make informed decisions, improve well-being, and optimize your daily life.