Lachlan Brown is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Brown Brothers Media, a digital publishing network reaching tens of millions of readers monthly. He holds a Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies from Deakin University, though his real education came afterward: a warehouse job shifting TVs, a stretch of anxiety in his mid-twenties, and the slow discovery that studying the mind is not the same as learning how to live well. He started experimenting with Buddhist principles during breaks at the warehouse and eventually began writing about what he was learning. That writing became Hack Spirit, a widely read personal development site, and his book Hidden Secrets of Buddhism became a bestseller. His work breaks down complex ideas into frameworks people can apply immediately, whether they are navigating a career change, a difficult relationship, or the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Lachlan splits his time between Singapore and Saigon. He writes about high-performance routines, decision-making under pressure, digital innovation, and the intersection of Eastern philosophy with modern life. His perspective comes from having built things from scratch, failed at some of them, and learned that clarity comes from practice, not theory.
There was a time in my life when I couldn’t get anything done. My days started late, my motivation was inconsistent, and I always seemed to be waiting for the “right moment” to start changing my habits. That moment never came — until I realized that self-discipline wasn’t ...Read More
Ever heard the phrase "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger"? Well, there's a lot of truth to it and I'm not just talking about physical toughness here but, more importantly, mental resilience. Now, don't get me wrong. No one is born with an Iron Man-like mental fortitude. It's something that's earned, ...Read More
It’s a quiet irony of life: some of the kindest, most genuine people often find themselves alone. They’re the ones who listen deeply, help quietly, and mean well — yet somehow, they go through long stretches without real friendship or emotional closeness. For a while, I couldn’t understand this.I’ve met ...Read More
Here's the thing about self-awareness: it's not always as evident as we might think. It's often hidden behind layers of social norms and expected behaviours, but it's there - in the little habits we may not even notice. I've noticed that individuals who are truly self-aware don't necessarily broadcast ...Read More
Let's take a moment to consider this: You're striving for that elusive happiness, the kind that seems to be a permanent fixture in some people's lives. You've read self-help books, listened to podcasts, even tried yoga on a mountaintop, but it still seems just out of reach. We've all been ...Read More
We’ve all seen them — the people who somehow turn every shared space into their personal stage. They’re loud, inconsiderate, and often oblivious to how their behavior affects others. Having class isn’t about designer clothes or fancy titles. It’s about self-awareness, restraint, and respect — qualities that can’t be ...Read More