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.
Pointing Fingers
November 15, 2018 by
It’s common modus operandi. When things go south, blame someone else — typically those that have less professional equity and less clout. It’s the oldest trick in the book. And it’s getting old. The good ones, stand up, and own it. They take … [Continue reading]
A Dead Brain
November 14, 2018 by
The heading says it all. Today, the brain is mush. No writing inspiration. No ideas. No magic when the fingers hit the keyboard. We have all been there. When nothing works. When we spend most of the day in a haze of emptiness. Yes, today is one of … [Continue reading]
The Journey Continues ……
November 13, 2018 by
The Heroes journey continues. Now that Veterans Day is over and the rest of us get back to work, the demons for most of these Vets don’t go away. I met a young man, with a young bride and a young son in tow, who talked about his dog Gunner, who … [Continue reading]
The Heroes Journey
November 12, 2018 by
“We fight... for people who don’t like each other.” The Heroes Journey. Think about that for a second. Let that settle into your psyche. Want to honor our veterans? Let’s start by being kind to each other. To soften the rhetoric. To be mindful … [Continue reading]
