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.
A Moment of Joy
July 22, 2015 by
It's been a quiet yet rewarding summer, and I am ready to get back in the classroom to be their "Professor from Hell". I work them hard, and then they come back for more. School is not supposed to be easy. The opportunity to touch young lives and … [Continue reading]
Personality Counts
July 21, 2015 by
Picture this. Four street kiosks in the main square in Florence, Italy, selling almost identical leather products. Bags, purses, wallets, luggage, jackets etc. One of the four kiosks (where we bought our souvenirs), manned by Antonio was crowded, … [Continue reading]
Leave the Past Behind
July 20, 2015 by
One more brilliant insight from Simon Sinek — a thought leader I admire. "Optimism is the ability to focus on where we're going, not where we're coming from." Unfortunately, the demons of the past continue to bother us, and the hurt of the past … [Continue reading]
Keep it Real
July 16, 2015 by
Next time you get the urge to complain about not having enough money or a deadend job. Or about the image that stares back at you from the mirror, or just simply wanting more — remember to count your blessings. The truth is that over 99 percent of … [Continue reading]
