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.
July 5th
July 4, 2023 by
Now that the holiday weekend is over, and the sumptuous barbecue is done, time to embrace the tenants of freedom starting today, July 5th, 2023. Independence is not just about living our own lives, but letting others live theirs. We should … [Continue reading]
Civility Lost
July 3, 2023 by
When did we lose our manners as a nation? When did courtesy and politeness and civility become the exception rather than the norm? We owe it to our children and to the new young generation to lead by example — to treat each other with dignity and … [Continue reading]
Profound Wisdom
June 30, 2023 by
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. Abraham Lincoln … [Continue reading]
The Grass is Not Greener
June 28, 2023 by
The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. No, not at all. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered. When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you … [Continue reading]
