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.
Our Emotional Selves
April 2, 2018 by
Contrary to our “tough guy” culture, it is not only acceptable but necessary to share our emotional selves. Vulnerability, particularly in men, is not a sign of weakness. It is what makes us human. And real. Feel free to shed tears of strength and … [Continue reading]
The Pencil
March 29, 2018 by
Today was a special day. I shared Milton Friedman’s perspective on the pencil, with the elementary class children at the Montessori. The approach to his lesson is unique. It takes almost a 1000 people from different parts of the world to find and … [Continue reading]
Writers Block
March 28, 2018 by
The mind is mush, after a long hectic day. The fingers tap away aimlessly at the keyboard, seeking some inspiration. Some rhythm. Type. Delete. Type. Delete. Nothing worthwhile flows from this exercise. Not today. And then the phone rings and … [Continue reading]
Learning to Dig Deep
March 27, 2018 by
Ever have those days when you don’t have your best “stuff”? When the mood is pensive, and a halo of the blues hangs overhead? That’s when we must learn to dig deep to perform at our best. It’s easy to excel when the spirit soars. What makes us … [Continue reading]
