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.

Words of Wisdom

Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit. — Conrad Hilton … [Continue reading]

More Rustogi-ism’s

Trust is built through transparency and authenticity. People rarely forget how you make them feel. If it ain’t broke, break it. The only thing you can control is your own behavior. If one of us is going to feel bad about something, I’d … [Continue reading]

Beneath The Surface

You want to know how a child thinks? Give them a paint brush and the art work will reflect their joyful soul. The happy child will sing and dance and paint a beautiful rainbow for you. The vibrant colors depict a joyful spirit. The troubled … [Continue reading]

The Fast Lane

Quick business trip to Chicago. Airport-Hotel-Work-Airport-Home. I am clearly not a seasoned business traveler. My hats off to the many who fight the TSA lines, deal with marginal hotel rooms, and overpriced airport amenities on a consistent … [Continue reading]