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.

The Haters

They hide behind small screens, and even smaller keyboards, and spew venom. They are the “haters”. They spread misinformation and malign good people. It’s what they do.  They must realize that the world does not revolve around them — never has, never … [Continue reading]

Question Everything

It was a function of my doctoral training — question everything. We tend to take things at face value, and use the same approach to problem solving.   I think we must teach ourselves to question everything and find creative solutions to age … [Continue reading]

The Safety Net

We swing with a little more abandon, when we are protected by a safety net.  When the safety net goes away, one can react in one of two ways — pack up and wait in the wings, or use it as an opportunity to shine.   I encourage you to swing for the … [Continue reading]

Dis — Connected

This past September, I took on a challenge from a loved one to stay off Facebook for thirty days.  He didn’t think I had a shot at hitting that mark. Here I am more than six months later, and I never went back.  The real irony? The … [Continue reading]