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.
If you’ve ever dined out at a nice restaurant, you’ve probably seen it: people who aren’t intentionally rude, but whose habits carry a whiff of entitlement. Many upper-middle-class diners don’t mean to be arrogant—it’s just that certain behaviors have been normalized in their social circles. Here are eight ways ...Read More
We tend to think that being highly intelligent would make love easier. After all, if you can solve complex problems, surely you can navigate relationships, right?Psychology tells a different story. Love isn’t purely logical — it’s a dance of emotions, timing, and connection. And for highly intelligent people, ...Read More
Respect is a tricky thing. It’s not loud like admiration or obvious like affection — and it’s not something you can demand. Genuine respect is earned through the way you carry yourself, the choices you make, and the way you treat others. While some signs of respect are easy ...Read More
For years, I wore “being the bigger person” like a badge of honor. I let slights slide. I smoothed over other people’s bad behavior to keep the peace. I chose politeness over truth, even when the truth burned a hole in my chest. And each time, I convinced myself this ...Read More
Some people wield “niceness” like a velvet glove over an iron fist. On first encounter, they’re generous, funny, and charming. But over time you notice something off: a sting in the “jokes,” a debt after the favors, a pattern of small cuts that leave you second-guessing yourself. This isn’t ...Read More
In today’s world, texting is one of the main ways we connect, whether it’s with friends, family, colleagues, or potential partners. But here’s the thing—how you text says more about you than you might realize. Some habits don’t just make you seem distracted or careless—they can actually cause people ...Read More