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.

Powerful Insight

Those that cannot change their mind, cannot change anything.George Bernard Shaw … [Continue reading]

Hope Reigns Supreme

He walked out of the clinic with a noticeable sigh of relief after receiving his first dose of the COVID vaccine. The nurses and admin team cheered him on.  I guess, it pays to be old(er). The vaccine brings with it hope and the possibilities … [Continue reading]

Power & Love

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peaceJimi Hendrix … [Continue reading]

Kamikaze

Meaning: explosive-laden airplanes that were flown into enemy targets by suicidal Japanese pilots.  (Alternative: a person who behaves in a wildly reckless, self-destructive manner!) My sister is convinced that I have Kamikaze tendencies. I push … [Continue reading]