
Lachlan Brown
50 posts
I retired at 45 with $3 million—here’s the investment strategy everyone misses
Tension: Most people chase wealth through flashy strategies or risky bets, never realizing that the most powerful investment…
How rich are you? The net worth that defines upper, middle and lower class in America
Tension: Many Americans grapple with understanding where they stand financially, questioning whether their net worth aligns with societal…
I interviewed expats who’ve lived in Thailand for decades. Here’s what they love (and hate) about life there.
Tension: Thailand promises paradise, but staying long-term reveals a deeper truth: life here can be both wildly rewarding…
The investment wealthy people make that the middle class completely overlooks
Tension: Most middle-class investors focus on public markets, working harder and hoping their 401(k)s will grow—never realizing they’re…
8 things that happy people do but unhappy people do not
Tension: Many people strive for happiness but find themselves stuck in patterns that perpetuate dissatisfaction and negativity. Noise:…
I tested 7 productivity systems—this unexpected winner doubled my output.
Tension: With endless to-do lists and constant distractions, it can feel like no productivity method really sticks—leaving you…
A stoic once said, “We suffer more in imagination than in reality”—here’s why that truth hits hard
A couple of years ago, I stumbled across a line from the Stoic philosopher Seneca that has stuck…
If you feel lonely while surrounded by people, psychology has an explanation for it
Tension: Despite being surrounded by others, many individuals grapple with an internal sense of disconnection, questioning why companionship…
Psychology says preferring dogs over people is a subtle sign of these personality characteristics
Tension: Some people feel quietly out of sync with human social norms—wondering if their preference for canine company…
The surprising link between being too nice and hidden anger issues, according to psychology
Ever found yourself smiling through gritted teeth while a colleague piles extra work on your desk? Or agreeing…