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.
Raring to Go
January 14, 2022 by
The holidays are in the rear view mirror, and next week I get to go back to my haven — the classroom. I am looking forward to meeting a new crop of students and changing lives. The classroom is my safe place. I love the energy, … [Continue reading]
Let the Fire Burn
January 13, 2022 by
Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to … [Continue reading]
Death. And Then Life.
January 11, 2022 by
My dearest friend Judi lost her battle to cancer in early 2021. Her loss created a vacuum in my life. I miss our weekly calls, our aimless banter and our million laughs. Today, her beautiful daughter Ali announced the arrival of … [Continue reading]
Chasing Success
January 7, 2022 by
Don't aim at success. The more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue, and it only does so as the unintended side effect of one's personal dedication to a … [Continue reading]
