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.

Winnie The Pooh

Love is taking a few steps backward maybe even more…to give way to the happiness of the person you love. — A.A. Milne … [Continue reading]

What Takes Heart?

I heard the leader of the free world say that running a government takes heart, but that there is no heart involved in running a business. Wrong. In every sense of the word. Business is all about heart, and passion, and relationships. And about … [Continue reading]

Validation

It is easy to be critical of those that teach, and question the value they provide. We wonder — is our hard work paying off? Is the work we do meaningful? When magical transformations occur,  these special moments of joy make all the efforts … [Continue reading]

Alike or Complementary?

We have an innate tendency to associate with the like-minded. Recently, we have seen thinkers and writers refer to the dangers of inhabiting an echo chamber, where you meet people like yourself and never hear views divergent from your own. And how … [Continue reading]