In this episode Ravi Tangri explains how where you place your attention actually changes how your brain predicts outcomes — a process called predictive coding — and how focusing on negatives can make negative results more likely.

He offers practical steps to shift your default attention: notice your patterns without self-judgment, adjust your expectations to be slightly more realistic, break goals into small actionable steps, and seek support when deep-rooted negativity needs professional help.

Ravi Tangri interviews Jeevan Sivasubramaniam of Berrett-Koehler Publishers about how the publishing world has changed and what that reflects what people are seeking in personal and professional development.

Jeevan explains what makes a book stand out—finding the "need beyond the need," front-loading the core idea in the introduction and table of contents, building a following before publishing, and practical tips for authors navigating modern publishing and audiobooks. From this there are interesting insights into what people are seeking today and in the future for personal and professional growth.

Jeevan is the VP for the editorial department at Berrett-Koehler Publishers, an independent publishing house based in the San Francisco bay area. Berrett-Koehler publishes in the areas of current affairs, economics, business, management, and personal growth. Berrett-Koehler are distributed globally by Penguin Random House.

Discover what truly drives longevity in the world’s Blue Zones: low chronic stress, daily low-intensity movement, strong social bonds, purposeful rituals, and restorative sleep—while genetics play a minor role, and intense focus on exercise or dieting may actually work against you.

Learn practical shifts you can make now: build micro-recovery breaks, practice mindfulness, create a digital sunset before bed, favor gentle daily movement, and replace rumination with reflection.

These simple, sustainable changes—sometimes supported by coaching—help you reduce stress, improve resilience, and significantly increase the odds of a longer, healthier life.

To access Ravi's free e-course on how to shut off your self-talk/ "monkey mind", go to www.SilenceSelfTalk.com.