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 Family Man, Extraordinaire — Justice F.C. Rustagi
June 13, 2014 by
My Dad was the ultimate family man. His work, his money, and his heart were always focused on creating novel experiences for his wife and his children. In a traditional society like India, of an era gone by, he was less concerned about social … [Continue reading]
Which Group Do You Belong To?
June 12, 2014 by
"There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there." — Indira Gandhi … [Continue reading]
The Dream is Alive
June 11, 2014 by
Many moons ago when I lived in India, an acquaintance, who was a Reserve in the US Army, gave my family the American Flag as a gift — much to my disappointment. A few years later I moved as a 24 year old to the US. Over the years, the flag has become … [Continue reading]
Stars Can be Overrated
June 10, 2014 by
"Everybody is a star in the league," lamented NBA great Larry Bird. "It's the superstars that win Championships." This perspective also holds true in business. Competence and meeting expected levels of performance, while acceptable, is not worthy … [Continue reading]
