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.
Doppelgänger
I caught a glimpse of him as he turned the corner and ducked into the back of his SUV to buckle his son into the car seat. It was my buddy Alan, who lost his fight to cancer over a decade ago. Yet it was not. Just an uncanny striking similarity. The … [Continue reading]
Don’t Screw the Little Guy!
We think nothing of splurging on lavish dinners and exotic vacations. We tip extensively in high-end restaurants where the food is average, and the service is marginal. It’s part of the status game. Part of the charade. Yet, we tend to … [Continue reading]
Training Humans
I watched with amusement as “Mom’s & Dad’s” sat in a training session for their dog children at the local pet store. Yep. Been there. Done that. In our case, all those dollars later, Rohini and I were the only ones who got trained. I … [Continue reading]
A Higher Purpose
A business that makes nothing but money, is a poor business.Henry Ford … [Continue reading]