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.
Happy Birthday Dad
October 17, 2014 by
Tomorrow would have been Dad's 86th Birthday. He left us almost a decade ago, yet I feel his presence in every ounce of my being. I talk to his photo on my dresser, almost on a daily basis. His advice was simple, yet honest. Principles by which … [Continue reading]
Treating People with Indignity
October 16, 2014 by
I just returned home to the U.S. after a nonstop 15 hr flight from New Delhi. Tired. Jet lagged. A tad disoriented. Happy to be back to my beloved America! We are such a great country, respected the world over for our freedom, democracy, … [Continue reading]
Words of a Wise Man
October 15, 2014 by
My Dad was famous for not mincing his words. His words of wisdom over the years defined, to a large extent, the tenets by which I live my life. "Never be impressed by people who have money," he proclaimed. "Even a hooker has money!" Got to love … [Continue reading]
We Live in a Relative World
October 14, 2014 by
"We have a 99 percent satisfaction rating." Is that good? Well, if you are a retail store, it could be exceptional. If you are a hospital, it could mean that you are giving one new born baby a month, to the wrong family. Not so good. We don't … [Continue reading]
