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.

Run, Run, Run.

My daughter, Jasmine, just ran her first half marathon — 13.1 miles (over 21 km) of inspiration. I was there to support her endeavor. As I approached the start line, I was greeted by a sea of women almost 3000 strong who were challenging their inner … [Continue reading]

Black Friday = It’s a Jungle Out There

“Survival of the fittest,” is the law of the jungle. Welcome to a man made phenomenon that, to a large percentage of the population, means spending money they don't have, buying things they don't need, and battling crowds as if there was an eternal … [Continue reading]

Giving Thanks

Beyond the turkey, stuffing, football, and family, take a few quiet minutes to reflect on what is really important in your life. Take just a moment to count your numerous blessings. I am so thankful for my family, my friends, my American dream, … [Continue reading]

Doctor, Doctor!

I went to my dermatologist's office recently for a routine visit. There were a lot of new people I had never seen in the office. There were a lot of new forms to complete....and what seemed like a thousand questions to answer. Welcome to the … [Continue reading]