Written by Jason Montoya on May 29, 2025. Posted in Inspirational People.

If You Get Rejected, Improve, & Keep Going, You'll Succeed. Here's Why — With Former Movie Producer & Entrepreneur Steven Puri

In this Inspirational People interview on the Share Life podcast, I'm speaking with productivity and remote work expert, Steven Puri, founder of the Sukha company.

As a studio executive and producer on films from Die Hard to The Wolverine, Steven had to learn how to inspire a broad range of teams. When he moved into tech, he discovered a whole new set of remote work challenges, which led him to study the great minds of productivity. Now he speaks on remote work, leading virtual teams, and healthy productivity.

In this conversation, Steven shares his unique journey from the film industry to technology, emphasizing the importance of tenacity, learning from failure, and the experience of achieving a flow state in productivity. He discusses how his background in film has influenced his approach to remote work and productivity, offering insights into overcoming procrastination and task overwhelm. We discuss the challenges of distractions in modern life, the significance of storytelling in learning and communication, and the role of mentoring and systems in fostering growth.

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