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Career: "It's okay not to have a career goal"

London neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff researches the path to success and greater productivity. Instead of setting big goals, she recommends a different strategy.

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Career: "It's okay not to have a career goal"

A neuroscientist has written a book about success, stating that there is no single recipe for achieving it. However, research in neuroscience shows that experimenting and learning from the results can increase one's chances of success. The scientist explains that the brain learns through a "perception-action cycle", where it takes in information, makes predictions, and adjusts based on the outcome.

She argues that a linear approach to goal-setting can hinder learning, growth, and self-discovery, and instead advocates for an experimental approach that allows for trying new things and adjusting course.

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