Welcome to 5 O’Clock Reflections, a daily blog by Hemant Rustogi as he explores lessons learned in life, business, and his quest for wisdom. Each month Hemant invites a person who intrigues him, to join him for a 5 pm interview to share their insights over their favorite cocktail. You can learn more here.
The Parasite of Self-Importance
December 4, 2020 by
"By breaking down our sense of self-importance, all we lose is a parasite that has long infected our minds. What we gain in return is freedom of mind, openness, spontaneity, simplicity, and altruism: all of which are qualities of … [Continue reading]
Coleen
December 2, 2020 by
Coleen and I practice yoga together. She is my teacher, a friend and a confidante. Coleen epitomizes the grace and elegance of yoga. Her movements are like poetry in motion. Me, trying to keep pace with her — not so much. … [Continue reading]
Lessons From the Movies
December 1, 2020 by
We watched Hillbilly Elegy on Netflix the other night. A moving story of a young boy who grows up in a poor, dysfunctional home, raised by his single Mom who was an addict. He beats all the odds to graduate law school from Yale. This … [Continue reading]
My Dad, My Hero
November 30, 2020 by
It’s been 16 years since Dad passed away. In some strange way, it seems like a recent event. Dad was, and will always be, my hero. The central focus of everything Dad did, was his family. Growing up in traditional, conservative, … [Continue reading]
