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.
They Make Us Vulnerable
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Molly, my flat coated retriever, came to me panting hard and by the way she looked at me, I knew something was wrong. I rushed her to the Vet, where she was diagnosed with pancreatitis. I watched her lay listless and helpless. Fluids, lots of meds, … [Continue reading]
Win or Learn
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Our culture puts a premium on winning and those that lose, head home looking at the dirt in front of their shoes. We celebrate success and brush failure under the rug. I think we should shift the paradigm. Win or Learn. We must collectively remove … [Continue reading]
Words of Wisdom
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We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are.Ana is Nin … [Continue reading]
Get Busy…
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It’s one of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite movies, The Shawshank Redemption — “get busy living, or get busy dying”. There are a few that bring this to life, and in some cases, make it hit too close to home. Alex Trebek, Judi, and Ranjana. … [Continue reading]