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.

Innocence Lost

She ran to me and clung to me, hoping that I could make her pain disappear.  She was scared, insecure and helpless. This from a five year old, who sees her little world crumbling as her family breaks right in front of her eyes.   When … [Continue reading]

Who is Alex Trebek…..

Jeopardy is the show that makes me realize how little I know about art, history, politics and opera, among a host of other subjects.  Alex Trebek was the beloved host of Jeopardy, who had all the answers (framed as questions!). Alex lived an … [Continue reading]

Balance. Restored.

She is back.  After 26 hours of an arduous, emotional, journey and almost 20 hours of flying, she is home safely with her dogs and her family. Balance is restored in my life.  I missed her smile and her sheer presence. These past few … [Continue reading]

Perspective

Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner.James Bovard … [Continue reading]