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.

Celebrate Love

Now that Valentine’s Day is in the rear-view mirror, the challenge to love each other every day looks us square in the eye. Love is not an annual calling fueled by roses and chocolates, or dinner at an overpriced restaurant. Love is about treating … [Continue reading]

#fighter Ryan DeJong

How does a young man find the internal fortitude to stand by the love of his life, as she battled cancer? In an age where loyalty is fleeting, and relationships of convenience are all too frequent, we occasionally meet people who redefine love, … [Continue reading]

Exploring the Unexplored

We have all experienced the excitement of embarking on a new adventure, some expedition that is frought with risk and has had our hearts thumping and the adrenaline flowing. As school children and teenagers, we have likely even sought the edge, in … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness for … [Continue reading]