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.
Don’t Burn Bridges
September 3, 2014 by
A young lady threw her boss under the bus, as part of an exit interview, as she moved between careers. While some of it may have been justified, it is never a good idea to burn bridges. Not because people’s paths may cross in the future, but because … [Continue reading]
Fear of Failure
September 2, 2014 by
For some of us, the fear of failure can be a greater motivator than the will to succeed. When the chips are down, and the naysayers come calling, we have to dig deep to prove to ourselves that we can deliver on the promise. There are those that … [Continue reading]
August 30, 1985 — A Place Called Home
August 29, 2014 by
I looked out the window of the plane and saw the ‘Hollywood’ sign on the hilltop, overlooking Los Angeles, CA. Nervous, excited, a tad apprehensive. As I took the bus into Anaheim, I remember thinking to myself – “there are no people in this … [Continue reading]
