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.
Listen to Your Gut
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Cut through the mirage of your perfect world, and the dreams you weave for your ideal life. When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.... Learn to let the mirage evaporate and focus on the possibilities on the horizon. Yes, it’s … [Continue reading]
Goodbye Zurich. Hello Milan.
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We soaked in the natural beauty of Switzerland and baked in the unusually hot weather for this time of year. Of course, there is no global warming from the perspective of the know-it-alls. And, of course, there is little to no air conditioning in the … [Continue reading]
Class!
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There are those who have it, those who desperately seek it, and those who will never acquire it, irrespective of how much money they may have. That’s the beauty of class. Money can’t buy it, and those that try too hard, stick out as … [Continue reading]
@delta sucks
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You book a business class ticket 6 months in advance, pay full price and hours before you leave get downgraded to economy. When you complain, you get rerouted with no compensation and plenty of apologies. Longer journey, mixed bag of seating … [Continue reading]