Why Flow States Unlock Creative Ideas That Make You Irreplaceable
Steven Puri on how quiet leaders can outthink AI by going deeper, not faster.
Are you worried about losing your job—or even your career—to AI?
You’re not alone. The headlines are loud, the fear is real, and even the most capable professionals are asking the same quiet question: How do I stay relevant when machines can do so much?
Steven Puri has lived that question from both sides. After decades leading creative teams at DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox, he left Hollywood to build The Sukha, a platform and community focused on mindful productivity and flow states. His insight is simple but powerful: what makes humans irreplaceable isn’t output—it’s originality.
In this conversation, Steven and I explore how flow states unlock creativity that can’t be automated, why introverts are naturally wired for deep focus, and how leaders can design their days to produce not just more work, but better ideas.
💡 Highlights:
Why ideas—not AI—will define the next generation of leadership
How flow states make your work impossible to automate
The hidden advantage introverts have in creative and remote work
How to access your “deep work zone” and stay there longer
Why intention—not effort—creates lasting impact
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by technology or fearful of being replaced, this episode will remind you of the one advantage no algorithm can replicate: your ability to enter flow and create something only you could make.
🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
▶️ Watch the full conversation on YouTube.