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.
Money. It’s one of those topics everyone has an opinion on, but depending on where you sit on the financial ladder, those opinions can sound either deeply wise or completely out of touch. I’ve noticed that people from upper-middle-class backgrounds often talk about money in ways that seem totally normal ...Read More
Let’s be honest, in today’s hyperconnected world, solitude can seem like a radical act. We live in a culture that glorifies busyness, constant communication, and “staying in touch.” If you’re not at a social event or posting your life online, people start to wonder what’s wrong. But what if solitude ...Read More
Language reveals far more than we think. Every phrase we use carries invisible context—our upbringing, assumptions, and worldview. I’ve noticed that people from upper-class backgrounds often don’t realize how their everyday words can sound to everyone else. It’s not intentional arrogance—usually, it’s habit. They’ve lived in a world where ...Read More
We live in a world where oversharing has become the norm. People post their relationships online, vent about their jobs, and reveal their struggles to complete strangers for a few likes or a quick hit of connection. But here’s the truth: not everything is meant to be shared. Keeping certain things ...Read More
We all have a past. Some chapters make us proud, while others feel better left in the archives. And while being open and authentic matters, there’s a fine line between honesty and oversharing. Not every detail from your history deserves to be shared, especially when it can change how people see ...Read More
When tension rises, most people react — they defend, attack, or shut down. But emotionally intelligent people do something different. They pause. They regulate. They respond from awareness rather than ego.Arguing rarely changes minds — it only strengthens defenses. That’s why people with high emotional intelligence know how to stay grounded ...Read More