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.
Go All In
August 9, 2017 by
Keep both feet firmly in one boat to navigate the rough seas. Commit to the one you love, without ever looking over their shoulder, or yours. Pledge allegiance to those that enable you to live your passion and fulfill your dreams. Go all in, … [Continue reading]
The Simple Things
August 8, 2017 by
It was interesting week to say the least. Rohini and I spent an inordinate amount of time in the garden section to find plants to spruce up the schools. We shopped for salt water fish to add to 'her' aquariums. We saved abandoned bunnies who were … [Continue reading]
Mavis
August 7, 2017 by
The once bright smile and sparkle in the eyes have long gone. In it's place is a stoic, distant look, and a monosyllabic, monotone voice. The zest for life now replaced by a sense that Mavis is biding her time, trapped in her own head. Dementia … [Continue reading]
Critics Don’t Count
August 4, 2017 by
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and … [Continue reading]
