TINY EXPERIMENTS BY ANNE-LAURE LE CUNFF

Key Points:

• Systematic Curiosity over Linear Goals: The book critiques traditional goal-setting for creating fear and toxic productivity, advocating instead for embracing uncertainty with "systematic curiosity" and treating life as an unfolding path of growth loops.
• The Power of the "Pact" Framework: The core tool is the PACT (Purposeful, Actionable, Continuous, Trackable) method. This means committing to a specific action for a set duration (e.g., "I will write two pages every day for 100 days") to ensure consistent data collection without getting attached to the outcome.
• Unlearning Cognitive Scripts: Identifies three limiting "scripts" (Sequel, Crowdpleaser, Epic) that dictate our choices based on past behavior, others' expectations, or grand "follow your passion" narratives. The book provides tools to become a "self-anthropologist" and question these internalized patterns.
• Intentional Imperfection: Encourages embracing imperfection and focusing on process over a flawless result. This "strategic mediocrity" in some areas allows for sustainable excellence in others, preventing burnout and encouraging ongoing creativity.
• Mindful Productivity: Shifts the focus from strict "time management" (Chronos) to managing energy, cognitive, and emotional resources (Kairos), aligning tasks with natural rhythms and avoiding multitasking.
• Procrastination as Information: Re-frames procrastination not as a moral failing but as a signal that something is amiss (e.g., the task is too big or unexciting), offering the "Triple Check" method to identify and address the root cause.