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.

The Things I Miss

I miss the energy of a college campus with all its youthful exuberance. I miss the intellectual engagement in the classroom with my students.  I miss the light hearted lunches with my colleagues and friends. I will miss celebrating the … [Continue reading]

Full Circle

I truly believe In my heart that our world and our lives will come full circle. We can learn from a young girl who spent her life hiding from evil and from those trying to kill her. She lived by the mantra that “where there is hope, there is life”. … [Continue reading]

Courage is Beautiful

The eyes are exhausted. Their faces bear the marks of facemasks that have cut into the skin after long harrowing days. The images of these frontline nurses and doctors are humbling. These are the real heroes. These brave women and men who dive into … [Continue reading]

Slow Down

We’re in such a hurry most of the time we never get much chance to talk. The result is a kind of endless day-to-day shallowness, a monotony that leaves a person wondering years later where all the time went and sorry that it’s all gone.Robert M. … [Continue reading]