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Steven Puri: Flow, Focus & Your Great Work | Episode 139
Steven Puri: Flow, Focus & Your Great Work | Episode 139
Steven Puri: Flow, Focus & Your Great Work | Episode 139
Wednesday 1st October 2025
Explore how Steven Puri boosts focus and creativity with simple tools and techniques in this engaging episode.
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Episode Overview
- Flow states enhance productivity by aligning your efforts with your natural rhythms.
- Environmental factors like sound and space can significantly influence focus.
- Creating meaningful tasks is crucial for entering a flow state.
- Tenacity is more important than talent for achieving success.
- Modern distractions can hinder productivity; use tools like Sukha to manage them.
It's not about the tool. It's about intention.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this captivating episode of Brain Shaman, host Michael Waite sits down with Steven Puri, co-founder of the focus app Sukha and a former Hollywood executive. Together, they explore the fascinating concepts of focus and flow—two vital elements for anyone seeking to achieve their 'great work' and maintain a life of sobriety.
Steven Puri shares his unique experiences from the film industry and startup world, drawing parallels between creativity, productivity, and the constant battle against modern distractions. He discusses the power of flow states, a concept coined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, which can help individuals align their efforts with their goals for maximum impact. Steven introduces the Sukha app, a tool designed to help people achieve these flow states by using music, binaural beats, and other environmental factors to enhance focus.
You'll hear about the importance of creating a dedicated space for productivity, whether it’s in a quiet room at home or in a bustling café. Puri emphasizes the significance of understanding your personal rhythms and the conditions that foster focus and creativity. He shares practical tips like using a Pomodoro timer and creating meaningful to-do lists to maintain motivation and avoid distractions.
Steven Puri's insights extend beyond productivity hacks; he delves into the tug of war for our attention in today's tech-driven world. He highlights how social media platforms are designed to capture our attention and energy, urging listeners to take control and focus on their great work. By sharing his journey from Hollywood executive to co-founding Sukha, a focus app, Puri inspires listeners to identify what truly matters to them and find their own flow.
Are you ready to harness your inner creativity and let your great work shine? Tune in for practical tips on achieving focus and flow.