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.
Please Like Me
Why do we spend so much time worrying about what other people think about us? Why do we change our behavior to be liked, to be accepted, to be appreciated by those, that in the long run, really do not matter? We must learn to believe in ourselves, … [Continue reading]
Practice Kindness
We tend to quickly make a beeline for those whose influence can help us, or those we admire. We rarely reach out with gestures of kindness to people who make our lives more comfortable — those that work tirelessly without seeking reward or … [Continue reading]
The Golden Years
I talked to a dear friend whose Mom's passing left his 85 year old Dad with a debilitating void. 65 years of marriage would do that to just about anyone who has lost a soulmate. "He's slowing down", is what he told me with a certain resignation of … [Continue reading]
A quote for the day
Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. —Warren Buffett … [Continue reading]