

In a post-Covid world, after years of near-zero interest rates, we face a rate regime where every business model, capital structure, and investment product will need to readjust – a chasm that every sector of our economy must cross. In Crossing the Chasm, RXR Chairman & CEO Scott Rechler and Charlie Harary, RXR’s Chief People Officer, discuss how RXR plans to traverse this chasm to capitalize on new opportunities.
In a post-Covid world, after years of near-zero interest rates, we face a rate regime where every business model, capital structure, and investment product will need to readjust – a chasm that every sector of our economy must cross. In Crossing the Chasm, RXR Chairman & CEO Scott Rechler and Charlie Harary, RXR’s Chief People Officer, discuss how RXR plans to traverse this chasm to capitalize on new opportunities.
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Monday Oct 06, 2025
Episode 36: The Dash to December
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Join hosts Charlie Harary and Scott Rechler in this thoughtful episode of Crossing the Chasm as they reflect on the power of planning, baselines, and personal growth as we approach the end of the year.
The conversation underscores the importance of setting a baseline, not for perfection, but to create a reference point for measuring progress. Scott emphasizes that even if initial strategies or insights prove imperfect, the act of planning itself provides clarity, structure, and a framework for recalibration.
As they explore both corporate and personal perspectives, Charlie highlights how individuals who set goals early in the year now have the clarity to sprint toward the finish line, while those who did not may feel directionless. Still, Scott stresses it’s never too late: taking time to plan, reflect, and write down goals now can still unlock meaningful progress before year’s end.
The discussion also touches on execution and adjustment. Scott points out that true success comes from consistent effort combined with an “eyes wide open” mentality, regularly assessing what is working, reallocating resources wisely, and adjusting course when necessary. He likens blind hard work to digging in the wrong place; only thoughtful strategy and reassessment can ensure energy and resources are well spent.
For leaders and individuals alike, this episode serves as a reminder that the ethic of planning, reflection, and recalibration is what fuels growth and achievement.