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.

True Joy

We strive for perfection from our children,  and very often lose sight of what’s important. There is more to life than grades, tests, and tutoring clubs that only focus on academic abilities.  Our focus should be on the simple joys of … [Continue reading]

Picking Up the Slack

The good ones step up their game when the stars are out. That’s what makes good utility players — they show up  and perform at a higher level especially when the team needs them. And they focus on the task at hand, not the reward.  These … [Continue reading]

The Genius of Insecurity

Those that walk around with an air of arrogance are not as bright as they seem. They make a lot of noise, are bullies of sort, and try and drown creativity with loud rhetoric.  True genius, carries with it a touch of insecurity, a sprinkle of … [Continue reading]

A Presidential Thought

There is nothing more corrupting, nothing more destructive of the noblest and finest feelings of our nature, than the exercise of unlimited power.William H. Harrison (1773-1841) … [Continue reading]