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.

#fighter

And just like that, a young life was extinguished as a brave young woman lost her courageous battle to a brain tumor. Michelle Boyd DeJong, a community champion, and former student, was a fighter in every sense of the word. A beautiful young girl, … [Continue reading]

Set Your Soul on Fire

I received an email from Meredith Brown, 2105 Marketing Student of the Year, that reminded me about a conversation we had about passion and finding our calling. This is a wonderful example of what sets my soul on fire: I remember you trying to help … [Continue reading]

It’s Just That Simple

When you let the lunatics run the asylum, you become part of the problem. Not part of the solution. … [Continue reading]

Surreal

Ever had an out of body experience? I did, recently. I make no secret of the fact that my Dad is my hero and it's been over a decade since he past away. His absence created a void in my life that will go with me to my grave. At my nieces wedding, … [Continue reading]