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.

Lessons from the Gym

I have fought the battle of the bulge for most of my life, and my 'trainer time' at the gym has taught be a few valuable lessons. Keep moving, as no one ever gets healthy through a stagnant lifestyle. Exercise, like life, takes perseverance and … [Continue reading]

A Sad State of Affairs

My friend's wife passed away recently. A beautiful life gone too soon. As he now settles in to deal with his grief and figure out next steps, the  system is throwing him one curve ball, after another. The bills don't stop coming. He must, … [Continue reading]

An Old Dog and his Mom

Almost fifteen years ago, we brought home an eight week old Bischon puppy from a lady who did not want him because he was not playful enough. Barely the size of my palm, the little pup was scared of the big world around him. We brought him home, … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion. — Dale Carnegie … [Continue reading]