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.
Raising Money
February 7, 2019 by
Welcome to the world of entrepreneurs, struggling to raise money. The premise, for the most part, is simple. Carefully demonstrate low risk, high probability of success, and you are fundable. Sometimes it’s a little bit like buying life … [Continue reading]
The Classroom
February 6, 2019 by
Funny how two graduate class sessions on the same day can be so different. One was a struggle, with disengaged students, who had low energy. Maybe I had something to do with that? Maybe I had a lot to do with that. The other session was … [Continue reading]
Baba
February 5, 2019 by
Ever noticed the sign above the door, or the name on a building you enter, as you go about your daily life? I think you know the answer. Our older brother recently shared an image of a marble plaque above the entrance to a girls’ school, in what … [Continue reading]
Quiet the Mind
February 4, 2019 by
Sit in silence, with your eyes closed, and focus on your breath. Quiet the mind. It pays rich dividends. One does not need training, or coaching, to sit in silence and to breathe. Clear the mind. And enjoy the peaceful gift of meditative … [Continue reading]
