Episode 289: Steven Puri - Limitless High Performance: Lessons from Film & TV
This is Episode #289 of The Limitless Podcast with Nick Jonsson, and we are pleased to welcome Steven Puri, Founder of The Sukha Company.
In this episode, Steven shares practical insights on healthy high performance drawn from an uncommon career spanning engineering, film, and technology. From bridging engineers and creatives during the digital transformation of Hollywood to holding senior executive roles at major studios and later building tech companies, Steven brings lived experience into one central theme: sustainable creativity through deep work.
Nick and Steven explore what leaders are facing in early 2026. Rapid technological change, discomfort around AI, and pressure to keep up. Steven offers clarity by reframing how AI is often misunderstood. Large language models excel at pattern matching and will replace many rote tasks. What becomes more valuable is the distinctly human work of deep thinking, creativity, and innovation.
Drawing from Hollywood, Steven explains how elite screenwriters protect creative output without burnout. He introduces chronotype, the idea that certain work is best done at specific times of day, and shows how physical space can act as a mental trigger for focused creation.
The conversation then moves into flow states. Steven breaks down how flow enables concentrated, meaningful work where time disappears and results accelerate. He shares how experiencing flow allowed him to finish critical work early, regain personal time, and feel ahead of his day rather than overwhelmed by it.
This episode is essential for leaders seeking healthy high performance, deeper focus, and cultures that prioritize meaningful work over constant activity.
Connect with Steven to collaborate with him:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri/
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