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.

Puppy Love

He is demanding, and does not know how to take “NO” for an answer. My little Bichon buddy, Oscar Wild, is as wild and wicked as they come. Now a little over a year old, he terrorizes the other dogs, amuses us with his antics and is always ready for … [Continue reading]

Teach, Don’t Preach

There is a key difference between preaching and teaching. We preach to a set standard of an acceptable moral code and prescribed behavior. The code does not change. It is stagnant. Preaching is effective for the preacher – less so for the … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. — H. Jackson Brown, Jr. … [Continue reading]

Hollow Inside

Ever hear the sound of a drum that typically makes a loud noise when beaten by drumsticks? Loud on the outside, hollow in the inside. Reminds me of some people I run into every now and then. I try and stay clear of them as often as I am … [Continue reading]