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.
Independence & Freedom
July 6, 2020 by
Independence and freedom are not a birthright. There are nations and people around the world, that do know this privilege, and yearn for it. Part of living in a free country is the joys of secularism, and the beauty of free speech and free thought. … [Continue reading]
America the Beautiful
July 3, 2020 by
I love this country. Period. Yes, we have our problems, and yes the divisive rhetoric does not help, but America is still the country of dreams. Great countries survive and flourish, even when the storms come calling. For now, we must … [Continue reading]
From the Archives — July 2019
July 2, 2020 by
(Originally posted July 22, 2019 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/rainbows/) There is something about rainbows that uplift the spirit, and bring with them, a message of hope. While I am certain that there is no pot of gold at the end of the … [Continue reading]
Resilience
June 30, 2020 by
resilience: noun.the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. These are difficult times, and we are all collectively feeling the pain. It’s been an emotional, psychological and financial roller coaster for families and … [Continue reading]
