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.

Embrace Failure

Becka reminded me that those that never fail, on occasion, are probably not trying hard enough. Complacency in the workplace does not fool anyone. And then there are those that brush their mistakes under the rug, or point fingers at people who can't … [Continue reading]

Walk Away

We do the same things over and over again, and expect different results. We must learn to walk away from strategies that don't work, relationships that are doomed to fail, and roadblocks that derail our lives. The key is to not make the same … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

Find what brings you joy and go there. — Jan Phillips … [Continue reading]

Debra Livingston, Co-Founder & President, ReEmployAbiity

In our chaotic world, an insightful conversation with a normal girl was refreshing. Meet Debra Livingston, daughter, wife, mother, and successful business owner. We settled in to chat at our local watering hole, over Martini’s and wine. Born into … [Continue reading]