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.
Love. Joy. Pain
March 27, 2023 by
Our fur babies teach us unconditional love, in a way that no human ever could. Maybe the fact that they have shorter and more fragile lives, allow them to love us even more. They have so much love to give, and they have so little … [Continue reading]
The Bottom Line
March 20, 2023 by
Even now, the bottom line in business boils down to dollars and cents. I think we need to shift the paradigm to focus on value creation. All strategic initiatives should not have to contribute to profit — they should enhance the customer … [Continue reading]
Keep the Fire Burning
March 19, 2023 by
Do not let your fire go out ... Do not let the Hero in your soul perish ... Check your road and the nature of your battle. The world you desired can be won. It exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours. Ayn Rand … [Continue reading]
Self Absorbed
March 13, 2023 by
We get so self absorbed and make everything just about us — our troubles, our losses, what we want, what we need, and what we didn’t get. The fact is that it is not always about us. That there are others with more pressing needs that need our … [Continue reading]
