Episode
Struggling to Turn Off Your Brain?
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- Freelance to Founder
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- Aug 11, 2026
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- 887
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Summary
Jordan works remotely and can't seem to shut his brain off—work follows him everywhere, from his bathroom to Bali to a bench under a bridge. Preston and Steven Puri, a former film studio executive and three-time startup founder, break down how to build mental boundaries when you don't have a physical office. They dig into the power of ritual and physical association, sharing a wild story about the writers of Independence Day and a $5 million villa, to explain exactly how top performers train their brains to switch into—and out of—deep focus. Support our show sponsors -> https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors Submit your own question -> https://freelancetofounder.com/ask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices