From the Archives — November 2015

The following post is from the blog archives (originally published on November 12, 2015 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/the-perfect-recipe/). To make a meaningful difference in someone's life, you need a heart full of compassion, an ounce of … [Read more...]

Words of wisdom

In any case, be happy. Don't entertain a lot of pointless worries, repeating the same words over and over again in your mind. A lot of our thoughts are repetitions, 30 or 35 times the same thought. And we play and replay the same ten themes, one, … [Read more...]

Protecting Our Turf

Why do some of us try our best to cover our mistakes at any cost? Is it because we are insecure, or incompetent, or because we seek to not lose face with our boss? Is it imperative that we point fingers, and blame others to protect our turf at any … [Read more...]

Givers and Takers

I highly recommend watching Adam Grant's Ted talk by the same title. Unfortunately, we tend to run into more takers, and takers posing as givers. It's the easy way out — the path of least resistance. We must all learn to give, and be less … [Read more...]