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.

Attitude Matters

Attitude is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than what people do or say. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill.Charles R. Windoll … [Continue reading]

Campus Vibrancy

Want to feel old? Walk around a college campus for a few hours. There is an eclectic energy from the young men and women who walk to and from class with purpose, and from those that lounge on the multitude of benches that line the landscape. They … [Continue reading]

True Colors

The tough times show peoples true colors. There are those that step up to the plate to show love, support, and lend a helping hand. And then there are those that fade into the background, with little to offer that is meaningful.  I love … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

One of the truest tests of integrity is the blunt refusal to be compromised.China Achebe … [Continue reading]