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.
Mornings used to be my nemesis. They were a constant battle, sapping my energy and making me feel defeated before the day even began. Everything changed when I identified and rectified seven crucial mistakes I was making each morning. By tweaking my approach, mornings transformed from being my archenemy ...Read More
It's a common sight, isn't it? That dreaded low battery warning popping up on your phone screen and you're nowhere near a charger. You shrug it off, continuing to scroll through your social media feed unconcerned. Then the inevitable happens, your phone dies. You've heard the lectures about battery conservation, ...Read More
Traveling can be a great adventure, but it also has its own set of etiquettes and unspoken rules. Now, after a year of staying home in 2020, it's understandable if you're a bit rusty. There's a big gap between being a seasoned traveler and a novice. The difference lies ...Read More
We live in a world that tells us to hold on tightly—whether to our possessions, our relationships, or even our own identities. But what if true happiness isn’t found in holding on, but in letting go? Drawing from psychology and Buddhist philosophy, here’s a deep dive into the attachments ...Read More
We've all been there - that awkward moment when someone's trying a little too hard to impress. Often, it's not what they do, but the things they say that give them away. It's a universal truth: desperation and pressure can lead to some cringey choices of words. Whether it's in ...Read More
Let's be honest, we've all been to a party where we've seen someone committing a social faux pas. We might have even been that person. Recognizing and avoiding such missteps is a sign of exceptional social skills. Parties are a tricky business. They're a mix of different personalities and potential ...Read More