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.

And Then They Rest….

According to Anand Sanwal, “There’s a lot of fanfare when companies get funded or acquired, but people bury the dead pretty quietly.” The task is complicated by the fact that many failed start-ups don’t actually die — they limp along for years, … [Continue reading]

The Maestro

Ever noticed how the maestro conducts an orchestra of talented musicians to capitalize not only on their individual strengths, but to create a harmony that heightens the senses? Ever noticed how the maestro holds court, front and center, to create … [Continue reading]

The Human Brain

The human brain is amazing. It functions 24 hours a day from the time we were born, and only stops when we take exam or when we are in love. — Ritu Ghatourey … [Continue reading]

From the Archives — October 2014

The Ostrich Approach (originally posted October 28, 2014 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/the-ostrich-approach/) We tend to treat anecdotal evidence as research. We reach out to those that know us well, those that will give us the answers … [Continue reading]