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.
Twenty Years. Twenty Days.
June 8, 2021 by
We nurtured and grew a professional relationship over twenty years. And just like that, it all fell apart in twenty days. I often teach my students that it is a lot easier to grow, than it is to manage growth. When banks merge, they … [Continue reading]
Life’s Choices
June 7, 2021 by
There are no right answers — just choosing between alternative courses of action. As our priorities shift, so do our choices. At the end of the day, most do what’s best for them. Our choices are driven by money and bonds. … [Continue reading]
Grow Or…
June 4, 2021 by
Grow with purpose. Emotionally, spiritually, intellectually. If one doesn't grow one stagnates, or worse still, regresses. We have to believe in something much larger than ourselves. That’s when we really grow, and blossom. And that’s what makes … [Continue reading]
My Old Girl
June 3, 2021 by
She is almost 16 — close to 109 years old in people years. Affectionately, I call her Einstein. She looks like a mad scientist, with the hair to match. She can’t hear, or see, and she is “Ms. Hobble Sticks” when she walks around the … [Continue reading]
