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.
The Orange
April 24, 2014 by
I recently read this story about the two chefs who negotiated over one orange for their gourmet recipes. In the absence of agreement, they each settled on half an orange, as a compromise. One chef used his half of the orange for juice for an … [Continue reading]
A Meal vs a Snack
April 23, 2014 by
The NCAA (the body that overseas collegiate athletic in the US) concludes that if a university offers a student a bagel it is a snack. Slap a dab of cream-cheese on it and it becomes a meal. Why the debate? Universities are allowed to feed student … [Continue reading]
Do You Really Make a Difference?
April 21, 2014 by
Most of us like to believe that our professional productivity (or lack thereof) is meaningful and significant. Unfortunately, in the absence of meaningful quantitative and qualitative metrics, the belief in our contributions does not match the harsh … [Continue reading]
Faces in a Crowd – CHINA TOWN, Singapore
April 18, 2014 by
People watching is one of my favorite hobbies. The crowded streets of Chinatown were the perfect canvas to enjoy the diversity of people from all over the world. Men and women in all shapes and sizes, mixed ethnicity couples, and one guy asleep … [Continue reading]
