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.
Happy Veterans Day
Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties. — Abraham Lincoln … [Continue reading]
The True Heroes
Now that the angst of the political season starts to fade in the rear view mirror, it's time to focus on the true heroes in America. News flash — none of them are politicians. The true heroes in America are the brave, fearless, men and women that … [Continue reading]
The End of the Season
Today marks the end of a bitter and ugly political season. The rhetoric has been hateful, and social media has been ablaze with much of that hate — most of it in poor taste. The comedians have had a field day, though the outcome is no laughing … [Continue reading]
Moral Licensing
In the podcast “The Lady Vanishes”, Malcolm Gladwell shares with us the concept of Moral Licensing. The concept originated at the London Business School, based on research conducted by Dr. Daniel Effron, a social psychologist. The premise, though … [Continue reading]