
The Haylo Effect Podcast · 2025-09-18 · 50 min
Have you ever looked up from your work to find hours have passed in what felt like minutes? That magical state of total immersion, what psychologists call "flow", might be the key to unlocking your greatest potential and reclaiming your life from digital distraction. In this enlightening conversation, former Hollywood executive and Academy Award winner Steven Puri shares his remarkable journey from visual effects producer to productivity expert. After working on blockbusters like Independence Day and holding executive positions at DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox, Steven discovered a common thread among high performers across creative and technical fields: their ability to harness flow states for extraordinary results without sacrificing their wellbeing.