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.

Keep it Simple

We tend to complicate things.  We second guess our decisions.  We play the ‘what if’ game as an iterative process, thereby creating stress and confusion in our minds.  It does not have to be this way.   We must try and live in … [Continue reading]

A Special Day

The setting was contemporary and elegant to the core.  The traditional wedding rituals dated back 500 years and were based on ancient Sikh scriptures. The sun shone through the clouds to sprinkle its divine blessings on the nuptials. The dashing … [Continue reading]

Words Matter

They inspire and challenge our intellect. They bring solace and comfort in times of grief. They hurt and anger the wronged. They fuel the fire of discord and incite violence. They make us think and teach us wisdom. They fuel creativity … [Continue reading]

1999

Want to feel your age? Come meet some of my students who were born in 1999. They are bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready to take the world by storm.  They are part of the digital generation and see the world through a very different … [Continue reading]