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Anne-Laure Le Cunff
How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World
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Tiny Experiments introduces a practical approach to personal and professional growth through small, manageable experiments. Anne-Laure Le Cunff illustrates how incremental changes can lead to significant results and foster a mindset of continuous learning and improvement.
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Turn doubts into experiments through simple pacts
When Alexander Kallaway, a digital marketer who wanted to learn coding without returning to school, found himself struggling to stay committed, he created a simple solution: he publicly pledged to code for one hour every day for 100 days. This seemingly modest commitment not only improved his skills but sparked a global movement of developers learning together.
What made Kallaway’s approach so powerful? He created what’s known as a pact – a straightforward promise to yourself that follows the formula “I will do this action for this duration.” Unlike traditional goals that focus on end results, pacts focus on showing up consistently. You’re successful simply by completing each trial, regardless of how perfectly you perform.
Creating your own pact starts with identifying something you’re genuinely curious about. Choose an action that’s meaningful to you but simple enough to complete even on your worst days. For completely new activities, try a 10-day commitment. For something you’ve dabbled in before, a month works well. To strengthen existing behaviors, aim for three months.
Try to think of it as shifting from a linear mindset to an experimental one. In a linear mindset, uncertainty causes anxiety, success means reaching a predefined destination, and you climb ladders of achievement. In contrast, an experimental mindset welcomes uncertainty with curiosity, defines success as consistent action, and embraces growth as a series of loops rather than a straight line.
This shift changes everything. When the path forward is unclear, you don’t freeze – you become eager to explore. You stop measuring yourself against external benchmarks and focus on simply showing up. Instead of creating rigid five-year plans, you commit to small, repeated actions that build confidence through consistent practice.
By approaching life as a series of experiments, you create a playground where doubts become opportunities for discovery rather than reasons to hold back. Success becomes inevitable not because you’ve reached a specific outcome, but because each experiment guarantees growth, regardless of its results.
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What is Tiny Experiments about?
Tiny Experiments (2025) challenges traditional goal-setting by advocating for a playful, experimental approach to your personal growth. It encourages you to embrace uncertainty through small, low-risk experiments that promote self-discovery and adaptability. By shifting away from rigid objectives, it will help you cultivate a more fulfilling and dynamic way of living.
Who should read Tiny Experiments?
- Curious experimenters seeking a flexible approach to growth
- Creative thinkers interested in exploring new possibilities
- Open-minded people willing to embrace uncertainty and change
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