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.
Words of Hope
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Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the wont's. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.Shel Silverstein … [Continue reading]
A Cross to Bear
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My beautiful wife has always told me that we all have a cross to bear. This has hit home with crystal clarity these past few weeks. I have consciously decided to bear my cross with fortitude and courage. With a resolve to find strength and … [Continue reading]
Platitude
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Platitude: Noun -A banal, trite, or stale remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound. It’s all going to be ok; you will be fine; you got this; it will all work out — I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard these platitudes … [Continue reading]
“You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup”
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Sage advice from a friend and young colleague showing wisdom beyond her years. “Remember to take time for yourself too — you can’t pour from an empty cup!” I plead guilty to not having taken care of myself these past few weeks. As I brace to … [Continue reading]