At the height of a successful career in Hollywood, Steven Puri was working on some of the biggest film franchises in the world. The path forward was clear. Bigger titles. Bigger budgets. More recognition. But something didn’t sit right.
What happens when you realize the system you’re succeeding in no longer reflects your values? For Steven, that moment came when he saw firsthand how success could be disconnected from meaning. The work was profitable, but it wasn’t purposeful.
In this conversation, Steven shares how a health diagnosis, impending fatherhood, and growing disillusionment with the attention economy pushed him to step away from Hollywood and return to building something different.
Today, he’s focused on helping people reclaim their focus through his company, The Sukha Company.
This episode explores the hidden cost of distraction, the discipline of deep work, and the courage it takes to choose alignment over achievement. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of focus, flow, and how to reclaim your attention in a world designed to take it from you.
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