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.

Cabin Fever

cab·in fe·ver noun 1. irritability, listlessness, and similar symptoms resulting from long confinement or isolation indoors during the winter; This is the winter of our discontent, in early spring! We all have been confined to our homes for … [Continue reading]

Life on Pause

It is all around us. Life has forced us to hit the pause button. I can see the discomfort in peoples eyes. We are all in this together. These dark, ominous clouds overhead will fade and give way to blue skies and the dawn of a new tomorrow. The … [Continue reading]

Things Right Now

By Abigail BlancoThings right now are uncertain and scary. Uncertainty breeds anxiety. We’re all worried now—about health, about money, about businesses, family and friends. People look at hoarding and see the “worst” of humanity. But people are … [Continue reading]

It’s Tougher on Them

I taught my first set of online classes today. I wish they had been in better circumstances. I quickly realized that this has been tougher on the students, than it has been on us Professors. The uncertainty of what lies ahead has been unnerving. … [Continue reading]