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.

View from the Sandpit

An insightful piece of writing from a Recon Marine in Afghanistan; an insider's view of what is really going on.... This Marine is articulate, has a flare for colorful language and descriptive prose regarding scorpions, chiggers and sand fleas. … [Continue reading]

Back in Time

I could hardly process all the thoughts that came crowding to my mind. The day stretched longer than expected, but finally I was settled in the back seat of this little car. We sped along at dusk, on an oft-traveled and once familiar road, to the … [Continue reading]

Amen to This

Wine is constant proof that God loves us and loves to see us happy. — Benjamin Franklin … [Continue reading]

Those Thieves

When employees steal money or materials, we call it theft, and call the police. Seth Godin brilliantly suggests that those employees that bully others, erode the morale, and compromise the culture, are thieves too. And yet we do nothing about … [Continue reading]