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.
Lost
A certain void has settled in her eyes. The voice is monotone, and the emotion is lacking. No spark of joy, or sorrow — just a lost, distant look. Her demons are real. Her journey is sad. Dementia impacts both the afflicted and the care giver. It … [Continue reading]
Words of Wisdom
Our actions change our minds, Our minds can change our behavior and our behavior can change the outcomes. — Manish Abraham … [Continue reading]
Getting Stuck
Ever get stuck in a dilemma, where you hit a dead end? When the answer is elusive, the direction lacking? It is common for me to walk around in circles for a while till the answer comes to me. This time it is different — no clear cut answer. I … [Continue reading]
Choice
Choice is the most powerful tool we have. Everything boils down to choice. We exist in a field of infinite possibilities. Every choice we make shuts an infinite number of doors and opens an infinite number of doors. At any point we can change the … [Continue reading]