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.
A Time for Everything

Of the numerous biblical references I remember from my long ago Scripture classes, one that came to mind today is the passage from Ecclesiastes 3 that begins: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to … [Continue reading]
From the Archives — November 2015

The following post is from the blog archives (originally published on November 12, 2015 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/the-perfect-recipe/). To make a meaningful difference in someone's life, you need a heart full of compassion, an ounce of … [Continue reading]
Words of wisdom

In any case, be happy. Don't entertain a lot of pointless worries, repeating the same words over and over again in your mind. A lot of our thoughts are repetitions, 30 or 35 times the same thought. And we play and replay the same ten themes, one, … [Continue reading]
Protecting Our Turf

Why do some of us try our best to cover our mistakes at any cost? Is it because we are insecure, or incompetent, or because we seek to not lose face with our boss? Is it imperative that we point fingers, and blame others to protect our turf at any … [Continue reading]