Ep 221 - One World in a New World with Steven Puri
What does it mean to live—and work—in flow?
In this thought-provoking episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with Steven Puri—former studio executive at 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks, and now founder & CEO of Sukha, a company dedicated to helping people focus, finish faster, and feel healthier.
Steven shares his journey from leaving high school early to attend USC, navigating the fear-driven realities of the film industry, and eventually turning inward toward purpose, presence, and meaningful contribution.
Together, Zen and Steven explore flow states, consciousness, creativity, leadership, AI, media influence, scarcity vs. abundance, and what it means to create work that truly matters—especially as a parent, a leader, and a planetary citizen.
This is a grounded, honest conversation about navigating complexity without losing your humanity—and learning how to align your energy with what you’re here to contribute.
If you’ve ever wondered how inner awareness, focus, and flow translate into real-world impact, this episode will resonate deeply.
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⏱️ YOUTUBE CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 – Introduction & Steven’s Journey
04:12 – Leaving the Hollywood Machine
08:45 – Fear vs Flow in Creative Work
14:30 – What Flow Actually Is (and Isn’t)
20:10 – Focus, Attention & the Modern Mind
26:40 – Scarcity vs Abundance Conditioning
32:15 – Parenting, Presence & Purpose
38:20 – AI, Media & Human Agency
45:10 – Building Sukha: Design for Flow
52:00 – Leadership, Consciousness & the Future
58:40 – Final Reflections on Meaningful Work
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