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.

How to Be a Bit Stoic Without Being Insufferable About It

Stoicism starts clicking and suddenly you want to tell everyone about it. Don't. The Stoics...

The Stoic Daily Toolkit: Five Practices That Actually Work

Knowing good ideas isn't enough — the Stoics were clear about that. So they built...

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...

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...