Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Ness Labs // How We Learn, Neuroscience Myths + Productivity Mental Models

Anne-Laure Le Cunff is the founder of Ness Labs, a community for knowledge workers to be more productive and creative while taking care of their mental health. She's an ex-Googler and holds a MSc in Neuroscience from King's College London. Her work has been featured in WIRED, Rolling Stone, and more. Let us know what you think on Twitter: @bzaidi @anthilemoon   In this conversation, you'll learn about: focused vs diffused learning common misconceptions about the brain networked thought + idea sex the Feynman technique lucid dreaming + psychedelics how to build a thriving community as an individual creator Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:49 Who is Anne-Laure Le Cunff? 00:06:49 Ness Labs Revenue Breakdown 00:09:18 Transition From Consulting 00:12:09 French Dad + Algerian Mother 00:13:36 London 00:15:31 Knowing When To Leave Your Job 00:17:34 Ness Labs Flywheel 00:20:28 If Starting From Scratch Today 00:22:54 Introvert vs Extrovert 00:25:24 Monetization 00:27:38 Part 2: Behind the Mind 00:27:50 Focused vs Diffused Thinking 00:31:42 Sleep + Learning 00:32:40 There's No Such Thing as "Learning Styles" 00:35:35 Tackling Procrastination 00:37:10 Chunking 00:37:56 Process vs Product 00:41:01 The Feynman Technique 00:45:07 Lucid Dreaming 00:50:38 Neuromyth 1: Using 10% of Your Brain 00:53:18 Neuromyth 2: Left Brain vs Right Brain 00:54:37 Neuromyth 3: IQ Tests 00:58:36 Networked Thought 01:00:16 Roam Research 01:03:25 Idea Sex 01:06:50 6 Factors of Happiness 01:09:16 Wrap-Up