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.

The Simple Things

Don't miss the smiles on the innocent faces in the photo above, and the joy in the eyes of these boys. As part of an annual ritual, Rohini and I furnish school supplies (books, pencils, book bags, etc), Diwali sweets, and sports supplies for a group … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

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Change Causes Pain

I was talking to my students about the fact that I had a new personal trainer, Jeffery, and how every muscle in my body hurt. This is attributable to serious muscle confusion that stems from a new workout routine. Trainer - 1; Me - 0. It is ironic … [Continue reading]

The Sacrificial Lamb

When things go awry and a client is unhappy, the million dollar question is always the same — who do we blame, for the common good? Typically, the tendency is to pick on the easy targets. Those that won't retaliate, don't mind taking the brunt, or … [Continue reading]