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.
Most people don’t like to think of themselves as self-centered. The word carries a sting, a sense of arrogance or indifference that no one wants attached to their personality. Yet self-centeredness isn’t always blatant. It doesn’t always show up as someone bragging about themselves or cutting in line. In ...Read More
Generations are shaped by the times they grow up in. Baby boomers—those born roughly between 1946 and 1964—came of age in a very different world than the one we live in today. Their habits, values, and attitudes were influenced by post-war optimism, a booming economy, and a culture ...Read More
Loneliness isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it’s hidden behind a smile, casual small talk, or even constant chatter. But often, loneliness slips through in the words people use. When someone feels disconnected, craving connection but unsure how to ask for it, their language gives them away. Certain phrases pop up ...Read More
For years, I found myself perplexed by certain conversations that seemed to go awry. You know the ones: Discussions that go in circles, conversations that seem shallow or lacking substance, or dialogues where you leave feeling frustrated or misunderstood. I'm Lachlan Brown, founder of Hack Spirit and an ardent enthusiast ...Read More
Confidence isn’t about walking into the office with your chest puffed out or speaking the loudest in every meeting. True confidence comes through in subtle ways—your tone of voice, the decisions you make, the boundaries you set, and how you carry yourself when no one’s watching. The problem is, ...Read More
With most people, selfishness is pretty easy to spot. They’re loud about it. They want the biggest slice of the pie, the attention in the room, the spotlight on their story. But there’s another kind of selfishness—quieter, more subtle—that hides behind “good intentions” and self-image. The people showing it often ...Read More