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.
Every generation has its own “code” for what counts as good manners. Baby boomers (born roughly between 1946 and 1964) grew up with a set of social rules shaped by post-war culture, formal etiquette, and a slower pace of communication. Many of those habits were taught as the ...Read More
If you grew up as a millennial, you didn’t just live through a unique period of history — you survived it. You navigated a world that shifted from analogue to digital, from dial-up to fibre, and from “maybe I’ll call you tonight” to instant read receipts. And while Gen ...Read More
For Australians, travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about recharging, slowing down, and escaping the constant hum of work and responsibilities. With our love for both the great outdoors and good living, we tend to seek destinations that blend natural beauty, great food, and a laid-back vibe. From sun-kissed ...Read More
If you enjoy being single, you’ve probably noticed how confused other people can get. We’re used to a cultural script that treats couplehood as the default path to happiness. But the psychology of motivation, identity, emotion, and social connection tells a different story: singlehood can be a thriving mode ...Read More
Small talk gets a bad rap. For many, it’s a necessary social lubricant, a way to pass time in waiting rooms or at parties without diving into anything too heavy. But if you’re someone who feels drained by casual chit-chat and yearns for conversations that go beyond the surface, ...Read More
We live in a world obsessed with speed. Faster internet, quicker meals, rapid results. But here’s the quiet truth: racing through life doesn’t mean we’re living it. In fact, constantly chasing the next thing—whether it’s a deadline, dopamine hit, or goal—can leave us feeling hollow, disconnected, and drained. Slowing ...Read More