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.

Behavior Change

The world has turned upside down, as has our behavior. No more handshakes and no more hugs. Six feet apart. Period. Masks are the new norm and travel has become a thing of the past. Retail has got hammered, as our shopping behavior looks like … [Continue reading]

The Critics

The critics always come calling. It’s never good enough — even when it is perfect. They find fault with all that you do. They have never stepped into the arena of your craft. They are arm chair quarterbacks who delve in the comfort of doing … [Continue reading]

Focus

We must focus on the right things. We focus too much on status and money and what other people think about us. We focus too much on the “what” and the “how” of our many pursuits.  We rarely focus on the “why”. That should be the primary focus … [Continue reading]

Start Moving

I saw a blind man, with his red and white walking cane, sweeping the sidewalk as he walked around the lake with purpose. I am always impressed with those that overcome their handicap to live fulfilling lives.  A number of us make excuses to … [Continue reading]