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.
Red Tape
May 22, 2014 by
"Let's build bureaucratic walls, and ensure that nothing gets done." This is probably the unspoken truth spoken at federal, state and county offices to create bottlenecks to progress. I wonder if they are trained to be unresponsive? You develop … [Continue reading]
Changing of The Guard
May 21, 2014 by
The democratic process is alive and well. Hundreds of millions voted into power, Mr. Narendra Modi as the new Prime Minister of India. The new guard brings with it new hopes and aspirations for people of a largely developing nation where broken … [Continue reading]
May 20, 1990
May 20, 2014 by
Twenty Fours years ago, with a knot in my stomach, I took the martial plunge! Over these years I have learned some undeniable truths — about myself and about our relationship. Here are my top 10: 10) I am pretty lost without her. I am glad she … [Continue reading]
No Closure
May 19, 2014 by
A colleague lost his father, hours before he made it to the hospital, on the other side of the world. The news reminded me about getting word of my Dad's passing while I was at Frankfurt Airport. The wounds get raw again. Memories flood the psyche … [Continue reading]
