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 want to be interesting—but few actually are. Not because they lack stories or experiences, but because they move through life on autopilot. They repeat the same thoughts, routines, and opinions, rarely questioning them. Truly interesting people, on the other hand, see the world differently. They’re curious. They notice ...Read More
Friendship looks big in highlight reels—weddings, birthdays, reunions—but it survives on tiny, ordinary choices. In my 20s, I thought staying close with people was all about the “big gestures.” As I’ve gotten older (and finished a psych degree), I’ve realized it’s the small habits—the almost invisible ones—that keep a friendship ...Read More
Modern life gives us more choices than ever, and somehow that’s made deciding harder, not easier. You know the feeling: you’re weighing pros and cons, checking reviews, asking two more friends, opening another tab… and suddenly an hour is gone and you’re still stuck. I’ve been there—especially early in my ...Read More
Ever noticed how some people have calendars that look like Tetris—but somehow still feel out of reach? I’ve been that guy. A few years back I hid my loneliness behind color-coded blocks: gym at 6am, calls stacked until 6pm, drinks at 7pm, emails until midnight. On paper, I was “thriving.” ...Read More
There's a fine line between being polite and coming across as insecure. Historically, certain manners were taught as a sign of respect and politeness. However, times have changed and some of these so-called "polite" habits can actually make you seem less self-assured. Being excessively polite can sometimes give off the impression ...Read More
There's a huge gap between having brilliant ideas and effectively communicating them. The chasm lies in language. You might have the next big thing swirling in your mind, but if you're not cautious with your words, you could end up sounding less intelligent than you really are. Speaking clearly and ...Read More