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.
Humility
July 20, 2022 by
Angela Duckworth talks about the virtue of “deep and sincere humility”. As I look back at my younger self, arrogance was more the norm. Guilty as charged. As I acquired wisdom and the years piled up, that arrogance gave way to “bold and brazen … [Continue reading]
Nothing to Say
July 19, 2022 by
It’s a difficult dilemma when we get tongue tied, because we don’t know what to say. Typically happens when we meet someone who has lost a loved one, or been diagnosed with a dreaded disease, or fallen on hard times. When we feel … [Continue reading]
The Underdog
July 17, 2022 by
I have always rooted for the underdog. Maybe in some strange way, I too have been an underdog most of my life. When the chips are down, and no one gives us a shot, we rise to the occasion surprising everyone, including ourselves. … [Continue reading]
Homage to Golf
July 14, 2022 by
For true success, it matters what our goals are. And it matters how we go about attaining them. The means are as important as the ends. How we get there is as important as where we go. Old Tom MorrisSt. Andrews … [Continue reading]
