Dawn Kennedy talks with Steven Puri, CEO and founder of the Sukha Company. They delve into the nuances of productivity versus busyness. They discuss methods high performers utilize to differentiate their work, focusing on how to be productive in a compressed amount of time. Steven shares his journey, from raising $21 million in venture capital to his experiences with senior executive roles at major motion picture studios, and the insights he gained along the way. The episode highlights practical strategies like working backward from problems, understanding chronotypes, creating conducive environments for flow states, and using tools effectively to stay focused.
Who is Steven Puri, and whom does he serve? (00:48)
The difference between corporate productivity and small business productivity. (1:34)
Overcoming Procrastination (02:34)
The Power of Focus (05:08)
Understanding flow states and how to achieve them. (7:19)
Chronotypes and Optimal Work Times (11:29)
The Role of Creativity in Productivity (16:02)
The importance of monotasking to achieve deep work. (21:11)
Balancing Productivity and Creativity (21:36)
Brainstorming and the Best Idea Wins (22:03)
A Story from DreamWorks (22:31)
The Flow State App and Its Features (25:11)
The Power of Blocking Time for Flow (30:26)
Creating a Productive Environment (34:21)
Connecting with Steven and The Suka Company (38:03)
Steven Puri’s Information:
Website: https://www.thesukha.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri/
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