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.
Death and Grief
April 21, 2020 by
They die in isolation, oblivious to the impending doom. They die alone, hooked up to machines and without their final good byes. They leave behind broken hearts and broken dreams. And unimaginable grief. These are difficult times. And the finality of … [Continue reading]
A Dual Reality
April 20, 2020 by
The chasm between the haves and the have nots has been around for centuries. The gap between the rich and the poor becomes more flagrant in these difficult times. The poor hurt for food and fight for survival. And the affluent complain with full … [Continue reading]
Something to Think About
April 16, 2020 by
“I have new respect for Nelson Mandela”, my good buddy and old college roommate commented, as he spent time quarantined in India. Mandela spent 27 years in prison, many of which were spent in solitary confinement and when released came out with a … [Continue reading]
Silver Linings
April 15, 2020 by
Every dark cloud has a silver lining, and it manifests itself in multiple ways. The kindness of strangers; employers who put their team before their bank accounts; those that generously give of themselves and their resources. Glimmers of hope and … [Continue reading]
