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.
Build a Moat
November 19, 2019 by
I am a firm believer that developing a sustainable competitive advantage stems from building barriers to entry. Good companies spend the time and resources to insulate themselves from competitive pressures. Do what it takes — get that patent, get … [Continue reading]
The Tragedy of Our Times
November 18, 2019 by
It’s not supposed to be this way — fathers and mothers should not be burying their sons and daughters. A family struggles with the most “unexplainable brokenness” as their 15 year young daughter was shot at a California high school. Another 14 year … [Continue reading]
A Push for Perfection
November 15, 2019 by
It has often been said that progress is more important than perfection. Truer words have rarely been spoken. The pursuit of perfection is counterproductive when it gets in the way of getting things done. We must learn to strike a balance and use … [Continue reading]
The Art of Empathy
November 13, 2019 by
Marshal Rosenberg said that “empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing.” I think there is a lot more to it than that — it’s about being in their shoes and, more importantly, sharing their tears and their pain and … [Continue reading]
