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.

Find Your Calling

There is no passion to be found playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.Nelson Mandela … [Continue reading]

Life is About Choices

If you believe in the positivity of the human spirit, as I do, you believe that more likely than not, people are good. Yet, good people make bad choices. Unfortunately, poor choices have poor consequences.  Business like life, is about choices, and … [Continue reading]

Campus Life

There is an earthy vibrancy to a college campus.  The first day of classes is always chaotic.  Throngs of students fill the hallways.  COVID weary, masked students looking for classes with a certain nervous energy and fear of the … [Continue reading]

Exactly

Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.Albert Einstein … [Continue reading]