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.

Life’s Greatest Gifts

Sometimes, life’s greatest gifts rise from the ashes of our greatest failures. Take heart — the best is yet to come.  … [Continue reading]

‘You Win or You Learn’

Farewell Mr. Tom Brady.  It was an incredible ride these past two seasons in Tampa. Thanks for the SuperBowl. The city needed one.  Admittedly, I am a die-hard fan.  I admire resilience and single minded focus.  Maybe you even … [Continue reading]

Slow Down

We’re in such a hurry most of the time we never get much chance to talk. The result is a kind of endless day-to-day shallowness, a monotony that leaves a person wondering years later where all the time went, and sorry it’s all gone.Robert M. … [Continue reading]

Losing is Not Failure

Yes, losing sucks, but “losing is not failure”.  Wise words from none other than Tom Brady, who knows a thing or two about winning.   The truth of the matter is that you can’t win them all.  Yet, you can give it a 110 percent, each … [Continue reading]