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.

Live in the Now

I have a tendency to get ahead of myself, on the golf course, in my work, and in my personal life. The "what if" scenarios play games with my head and create a palpable anxiety that is neither healthy nor necessary. Net result? I have become a worry … [Continue reading]

Work With Love

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Keep Your Focus

Too many companies try to be all things, to all people. Terms such as "integrated solutions" and "one stop shop" have come to mean that we make it up as we go along, because we really don't have any focus. "Yes, we can do that too", is not smart … [Continue reading]

#KellyTough

I could feel my eyes become moist as I watched the story of Jim Kelly, NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback, fighting to stay alive as he battles cancer. Multiple surgeries, no taste buds, no saliva, but an indomitable spirit and a family that has stood by … [Continue reading]