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.

Education For All

Initially, when I heard about the Free Voluntary Pre Kindergarten (VPK) program coming to Florida I was worried. Was the government trying to usurp Early Childhood Programs? I even voted against it in the elections to follow. However, then Gene … [Continue reading]

Success – The Tip of the Iceberg

We marvel and admire those who are more successful than us. We might even secretly envy the luxuries and the opportunities their success affords them. Unfortunately, most of us only see the tip of the iceberg. I think we need to focus more on the … [Continue reading]

Greatness or Mediocrity?

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Share the Wealth

It is ironic that companies exploit the very people who make them successful. There is an inherent satisfaction that stems from making money by enabling others to realize their dreams. Two questions come to mind. How much money is enough? Why do we … [Continue reading]