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.
Inner Strength
May 18, 2020 by
When the chips are down, dig deep. And when you feel you have hit a wall, and are stuck in a funk, dig a little deeper. We all have our moments of weakness and self doubt, when we sense the walls are caving in all around us. My wife taught me many … [Continue reading]
Great Advice
May 15, 2020 by
Don’t be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.Steve Jobs … [Continue reading]
I Need A Break
May 14, 2020 by
I need a little bit of social distancing from my wife. I am surprised she has not killed me yet. I need a wife vacation. Not with her — one without her. I need a break from loose jammies that have been part of a wash and wear routine. I need … [Continue reading]
A Staged Affair
May 12, 2020 by
Commencement for my graduating students was a staged affair, without the stage. While the intentions were honorable, the online version lacked the pizzazz and emotion of the special day for these wonderful kids. There were no pre-event celebrations, … [Continue reading]
