Your past is a chapter, not the whole story.
Who you choose to become today is what truly defines you.

A personal journal by Abel Prasad, founder of Renown Lending, exploring leadership, private capital, risk, and the lessons that shape long-term conviction.

Lessons From the Fall Podcast

Pressure Builds Quietly

Pressure doesn’t break founders overnight — it builds slowly, silently and internally. In this episode of Lessons from the Fall, Kalpi Prasad unpacks the hidden weight of running a business, how...

Ego is Expensive

Ego does not always look obvious. Sometimes it looks like confidence, ambition, or leadership. But unchecked ego can cost more than we realise.   In this episode, I talk about the real cost of ego...

Who I Was Before the Fall – Episode 1

In the opening episode of Lessons From The Fall, I reflect on the mindset that led to my collapse — ambition that outpaced judgement, ego that went unchecked, and pressure I convinced myself I could...

Blog

In-depth commentary on property markets, policy shifts and private capital across Australia.

The Ancient Philosophy That’s Weirdly Relevant Right Now

Stoicism has a reputation problem. It conjures images of stiff-upper-lip stoics refusing to feel anything...

So You Know You’re Biased. Now What?

Awareness of cognitive bias is necessary. It is nowhere near sufficient. This final post in...

Why You Finished That Terrible Film at 11pm on a Tuesday

You knew it was a bad film forty minutes in. You watched it anyway. That's...

Cooking

Seasonal recipes inspired by comfort and curiosity.

Super Seed Schnitzel with Cauliflower Rice

This super seed schnitzel with parmesan cauliflower rice is crispy, healthy, high in protein, and...

Smoked Paprika Cauliflower Steaks

These smoked paprika cauliflower steaks are chargrilled until golden and served with tahini yoghurt and...

Slow Cooker Diane Potatoes Recipe

These slow cooker Diane potatoes are creamy, rich, and packed with mushrooms, onion, and savoury...