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.

The Good Guys

One does not need advanced degrees, or fame and fortune, to be defined as men (or women) of character. I have been blessed to have met high integrity, loyal men who don't live their lives in the executive suites. Three come to mind immediately — … [Continue reading]

A Fresh Perspective

Good bye hurricane Irma. While our area was spared, there are many that were not so fortunate. The river across the street from us crested at 22 feet — the highest it has been in over 57 years. Craziness was the rule of law. Long lines for water, and … [Continue reading]

A thought for the day

There's no harm in hoping for the best as long as you're prepared for the worst. — Stephen King … [Continue reading]

Water, Wine & Prayer

The massive storm Irma barrels towards Florida with a potential viscous punch that would bring the very best to their knees. The store shelves are empty. Storm survival essentials are long gone. The lines at the pump meander through the local … [Continue reading]