Abel Prasad’s Blog — Life, Business & Wellbeing
Adelaide’s Skyline Deserves Better Than This “Dog’s Dinner” of Development
Adelaide’s Skyline Is Becoming a 'Dog’s Dinner' — And We’re Letting It Happen
Eight Uncomfortable Truths About Why Some People Are Instantly Likeable — And How Business Leaders Can Learn From Them
In the world of business and relationships, charisma is often misunderstood. Discover the lesser-known behaviours that make people irresistibly likeable—and how you can use them to build genuine professional rapport and influence.
Startups Don’t Fail From Lack of Ambition—They Fail From Complexity
Startup success isn’t about complexity—it’s about clarity. In this op-ed, Kalpi Prasad explains why Australian founders must embrace simplicity to survive and thrive in today’s fast-moving business landscape.
Why CEOs Must Address the Elephant in the Room: Leading with Courage and Clarity
Avoiding tough conversations can erode trust. Learn why great CEOs face the hard truths, address the unspoken issues, and lead with transparency to drive sustainable success.
The Bear Is the Most Honest TV Show About Business I’ve Ever Seen
running a business—from grief and burnout to leadership, debt, and redemption. A must-read for entrepreneurs and business owners seeking truth behind the glamour.
When the Dream Becomes a Nightmare: Why Australian Business Owners Deserve More Protection
Melbourne café owner Moustafa Saoud was violently assaulted and left unprotected. This opinion piece exposes the growing dangers for small business owners and calls for urgent police action and government support.
Jim Knox Lists Griffith’s Gem Hotel for $50 Million in One of Australia's Biggest Regional Pub Sales
Pub baron Jim Knox is selling The Gem Hotel in Griffith, NSW for over $50 million—one of the largest regional pub sales in Australian history. Find out why Griffith is attracting major investor interest.
Interest Surges in Trump’s $7.7 Million Golden Visa Scheme
Nearly 70,000 individuals have joined the waitlist for the new Trump Card visa, offering US residency for $7.7 million. Here’s what we know about this high-profile program and why it's generating global attention.
Optus Hit With $100 Million Fine Over Unconscionable Sales Practices
Optus will pay a record $100 million fine after admitting to unconscionable conduct by staff who sold unaffordable phone plans to vulnerable Australians, including Indigenous and disabled customers.
Lessons in Patience: What My Mother Taught Me About Life, Resilience and Waiting Well
Discover the powerful lessons in patience passed down from my mother, and how they continue to shape my personal, professional, and emotional life in Australia today.
From Tamagotchi to Labubu: The Legacy We Leave Our Children Through Fads and Collectibles
From Tamagotchi to Pokémon cards to Labubu, childhood fads shape identity, nostalgia, and even economics.
Forgetting My Father
A raw and deeply personal essay by Abel Kalpi Nand Prasad on the quiet pain of forgetting a lost parent — their voice, their face, and the emotional weight of memory slipping away. A moving reflection on love, loss, and the enduring struggle to hold on.
Ten More Minutes
In this heartfelt essay, Kalpi Prasad reflects on the profound loss of his sister Raji and what he would give for just ten more minutes with her. A moving tribute about grief, sibling love, and finding purpose through pain—this story reminds us that the greatest lessons often come in life’s quietest moments.
The Bhagavad Gita and Business: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Leadership
Discover how the Bhagavad Gita offers powerful lessons for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals navigating the modern world. Learn how detachment, duty, and purpose drive success.
How the Barefoot Investor Changed Finance Forever: Abel Prasad’s Perspective
Discover why Abel Prasad believes Scott Pape, the Barefoot Investor, has transformed the finance world—from simple budgeting systems to reshaping how Australians think about money.
A Life Reimagined: Lessons from Loss, Family, and Growth
South Australian businessman Kalpi Prasad shares his journey from a prison sentence and PTSD to rebuilding life with integrity, purpose, and the strength of family. A raw and inspiring story of second chances, fatherhood, and healing.
How Business Owners Can Navigate Stress in an Inflation-Fuelled Economy: Abel Prasad on Mental Resilience and Financial Clarity
Discover how Australian business owners are managing stress amid rising global inflation. Abel Prasad shares insights on mental health, financial resilience, and sustainable strategies to survive economic pressure.
Why I Became a Mental Health Advocate: Honouring My Sister, Dr. Dheeraji Guterres (Raji Prasad)
🌿 Mental health isn’t weakness—it’s part of being human.
I became a mental health advocate in honour of my sister, Dr. Dheeraji Guterres (Raji Prasad)—a brilliant psychiatrist who understood pain, healing, and the power of compassion.
In this deeply personal piece, I share why people hide their mental health battles, why so many young Australians suffer in silence, and how we can break the stigma together.
From $1K to $60K a Week During COVID – Then I Lost It All
Discover how I turned a Shopify garden store into a $60K-a-week powerhouse during COVID — and how a misstep into retail cost me everything.
From Incarceration to Advocacy: An Autoethnographic Study on PTSD, Grief, and Mental Health Recovery in Australia
This paper presents an autoethnographic narrative examining the lived experience of incarceration, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and profound grief, particularly following the deaths of immediate family members. Integrating personal experiences with relevant Australian mental health statistics and literature, this paper seeks to contextualise individual trauma within the broader framework of systemic rehabilitation, mental health recovery, and advocacy. The goal is to contribute to scholarly discourse on trauma-informed support, particularly for those navigating reintegration post-incarceration in Australia.