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's an interesting shift that occurs as we age. Often, without even realizing it, we start to drift away from old friends. This often subconscious process is usually marked by certain behaviors. You see, as we get older, our priorities change and sometimes, friendships that once seemed invincible begin ...Read More
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, "Did I sound stupid just then?" You're not alone. The words we use shape how others perceive our intelligence, confidence, and credibility. And while intelligence is complex and multi-faceted, research in psychology consistently shows that certain speech habits can create ...Read More
Politeness is changing—and what one generation sees as good manners, another sees as a loaded message wrapped in a smile. Boomers were raised with a strong emphasis on social decorum, etiquette, and saying the “right” thing—even when they didn’t mean it. To them, politeness was about keeping the peace, ...Read More
Most of us like to think we’re pretty easy to get along with. We don’t shout at people in traffic, we say thank you to the barista, and we try to keep the peace in our relationships. That must count for something, right? But here’s the uncomfortable truth: being ...Read More
There's a world of difference between telling people you're smart and showing it. This difference boils down to actions over words. You see, declaring your intelligence can come off as bragging, while demonstrating it subtly through your behavior is much more effective. Being smart isn't just about acing tests; it's ...Read More
Aging isn't what it used to be. Gone are the days when hitting 70 meant surrendering to a life of aches, medications, and slowed-down routines. Thanks to advances in science, better nutrition, and a growing awareness of movement and mindfulness, many people are thriving well into their 70s, 80s, ...Read More