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.

Little Things

The little things matter — a gentle touch, a much needed hug, and a nurturing shoulder to lean on, when the chips are down.  Real empathy, and understanding can be a gift to those who need it.  As the writing on the wall so eloquently … [Continue reading]

Lifepath Hospice

There are very few places where one sees the entire spectrum of human emotions. There is incredible kindness, comforting care, and love, on one end of the spectrum. The other end is anchored by pain and suffering, heartbreak and unimaginable loss as … [Continue reading]

Vision Board

Develop a vision board to chalk out the next steps in your career, your business or your life. Articulating the vision goes a long way to set the path forward.  Time to take those ideas and dreams and put them on a board to make them more … [Continue reading]

Bewildered

Ever had such bad service that you feel bewildered and shake your head in disbelief? This morning I spent four hours on the phone with Moffitt — yes that “World Class” cancer center— trying to get appointments for my sister.  After the first … [Continue reading]