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.
Armchair Quarterbacks
October 7, 2014 by
We tend to become experts when the game is on the line. While we may not be involved in the inner workings of a masterful game plan, the critic in us rears its ugly head as we solve the problems of the world from the comfort of our 'La-z-boy.' It is … [Continue reading]
Trainer Pain
October 3, 2014 by
3 sets of 4 separate exercises in sequence — 40 seconds on, 20 seconds to rest. 3 times over. Are you kidding me? My personal trainer, Alex, takes particular pride in working me hard, as if he enjoys watching me in pain, to the point of total … [Continue reading]
Luck and Integrity
October 2, 2014 by
"Bet $20 on number 13 on the Roulette table for me," I told Brandy Wellmaker, my afternoon supervisor at the Montessori, as she headed to Vegas for a much needed vacation. I gave her the $20, never expecting to see it again. A week later Brandy … [Continue reading]
