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.

Uber Cool

A middle school math teacher; a school safety patrol officer, and an air hostess for American airline. The common factor? All drivers for Uber.  “I work harder now and make less money from Uber” that was the  school patrol officer. … [Continue reading]

Like Old Times

It was a warm, breezy, evening as we settled in on her back porch. The wine, the conversation, the tears and the laughter flowed freely. We reminisced about the good times and our many travels. We choked back the tears as we spoke about the journey … [Continue reading]

Positive Vibes

Today I leave to spend some quality time with a dear friend, who could greatly benefit from some divine intervention. There is a common belief that when we collectively send positive vibes and prayers, into the universe, we can move … [Continue reading]

An Emotional, Difficult Day

One thing you can't hide - is when you're crippled insideJohn Lennon … [Continue reading]