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.

Thought Leaders

What exactly is a thought leader? According to one definition in Forbes magazine, thought leaders are defined by two traits: they are recognized as experts in their field and they profit handsomely from their expertise. To me, a thought leader is … [Continue reading]

Refocus – 2015

This blog has been a labor of love over the past year and a half, but somewhere along the way I lost my focus. Especially over the past few months, my motivation to write started to dwindle. As the workload of the semester got the better of me, and I … [Continue reading]

Simple Man, Profound Lesson

Nobody owes you nothing. Life is what you make of it. — Johnny, An American Farmer … [Continue reading]

No Time

When we say we have no time, what we really mean is that the task at hand is not a priority. Whether it is a missed assignment, a broken promise or operational delays, 'no time' is a message that says "it is not important." We tend to get to, and … [Continue reading]