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.

Un-American Football

The NFL season is 6 weeks away, getting ready to fuel testosterone loaded rants and create 'Sunday Widows" — wives who are married to football faithfuls. I happen to be a football faithful. I love the game; hate the discomforting side of the … [Continue reading]

The Shoe Obsession

Much to my chagrin, I spent a few hours at the International Plaza with my wife, Rohini, as she shopped for shoes. I found a seat in a corner and observed the frenzy and bustle of activity as women capitalized on the "sale". I have news for them: … [Continue reading]

Violence Begets Violence

I recently had a beer with a veteran law enforcement officer who had seen stark violence over a 30 year career." We live in a violent world," he remarked, "and violence is learned behavior." Images in the movies and video games show blood and gore, … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

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