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.
What About Me?
October 26, 2016 by
When there is a change in leadership, when a new consultant walks in the door, or their is industry news that raises an alarm, the common question in everyone’s mind is “what about me”? Significant company wide changes create a new normal, and … [Continue reading]
Tragedy and Bitterness
October 25, 2016 by
Loss changes us forever – sometimes in unpredictable ways. The things that used to really bother me ten years ago, don’t even faze me today. In some cases, the fall out from tragedy is significantly more severe. I know a lady who lost her spouse, … [Continue reading]
Lap Swimming as Meditation
October 24, 2016 by
Central to meditation, and the Eastern philosophy of Yoga, is control of the breath or prana or life force. The essence of swimming laps is control of the breath. As a young adult, I frequently swam across the several lakes that bordered my home … [Continue reading]
Explore the World
October 21, 2016 by
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness, and many ... need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's life. — … [Continue reading]
