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.

RAD Women

You don’t have to be a celebrity, pro athlete or a trailblazer to be a RAD woman. RAD women are tough and inspiring. They demonstrate “strength, courage and spirit” to inspire other women to be RAD.  My sister, daughter and wife are RAD … [Continue reading]

The Crazy Things We Miss

It’s been almost ten days since she yelled at me about anything. I miss that. I missed not having her around this Christmas. The void was real — in church, at the dinner table, and in our ability to raise a glass together to toast the holidays. A … [Continue reading]

A Christmas Miracle

Please join me in praying for a Christmas Miracle this holiday season. Send positive energy into the universe so that Judi and Ranjana (and the many nameless who fight) can win their fight against cancer, and beat this monster.  No need to … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

The man at the top of the mountain did not fall there.Vince Lombardi … [Continue reading]