The Inside Scoop
What if everything you have believed about productivity is holding you back? In a world obsessed with doing more, the real breakthrough lies in doing what truly matters—with clarity, focus, and intention. This is the productivity reset: a shift from constant motion to purposeful momentum. It’s about creating space for deep work, finding flow in the midst of demands, and managing projects in a way that supports both results and well-being. No more glorifying busyness. This is a new way to work—one that leads to freedom, not fatigue.
In this episode, Steven Puri brings a fresh perspective on how teams can thrive without running themselves into the ground. He shares strategies on how to shift from just getting things done to getting the right things done in a way that supports your well-being and long-term success. Whether you are leading a remote team, juggling multiple tasks, or trying to find a better rhythm at work, this conversation offers insights to help you work smarter, lead intentionally, and reclaim control over your productivity.
Steven Puri is the Founder & CEO of The Sukha Company, helping modern workers & teams to focus, increase mental well-being and thereby productivity.
Core Lessons From This Conversation
#1 Work is not where you do it, how long you do it, or how you do it; work is the effect of what you do.
#2 To get into a flow state, you have got to block out time, and it needs to be sacred, because once distracted, it takes 17–22 minutes to get back into that concentrated state.
#3 Keep a journal because great ideas often come in the midst of chaos, and the Zeigarnik effect shows the power of capturing ideas before they fade.
Episode Breakdown
[00:01] Intro and what to expect in today’s episode
[01:12] Steven’s business and mission: Promoting healthy productivity
[02:11] What inspired Steven to start the journey of educating others
[04:58] What is work? Rethinking productivity and “checking the boxes”
[09:30] “The pain of not getting things done” How Steven is building solutions
[15:15] How to recognize and overcome unproductive habits
[17:46] The story behind Steven’s company name, The Sukha Company
[23:12] How to intentionally block out time and get into a flow state
[28:52] Steven’s morning routine and why it matters
[34:32] Hidden burnout in teams—and what leaders often miss
[38:00] How to measure productivity beyond output
[40:27] Two strategies companies can use to transform productivity
[45:48] Steven’s entrepreneurial journey: From tech → film → back to tech
[49:17] How to reach out and connect with Steven
Your Go-To Resource List
Connect with Steven Steven@TheSukha.co
Follow Steven on Social Media: LinkedIn
Website: The Sukha Company – Feel Great & Get More Done with The Sukha
Dig Deep with These Resources
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones By James Clear
The Zeigarnik Effect and Memory By Kendra Cherry, MSEd
The Zeigarnik effect describes the psychological tendency to remember incomplete or interrupted tasks more readily than completed ones. This phenomenon, first observed by Bluma Zeigarnik, is thought to stem from the cognitive tension created by unfinished tasks.
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