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.

Generosity of Spirit

We must learn to give generously of our spirit, and our heart.  It’s a lot more meaningful than writing a check. The money gets spent and forgotten. The human connection endures.   When we give of ourselves, we are able to touch lives in … [Continue reading]

Don’t Settle

Don’t settle for mediocrity. Don’t settle for the path of least resistance.  Don’t settle for less research and more rhetoric.  Don’t settle for less effort and more divine intervention. Don’t settle for the status quo. When you settle, no one … [Continue reading]

A Ray of Sunshine

As I left the office and headed to my car, I saw  the side door to the mini van open, and release a wheelchair ramp.  A young lady in her early twenties wheeled her chair meticulously off the ramp.   I offered to help — “I got … [Continue reading]

The Times They Are a Changing

Come mothers and fathers all over this landAnd don't criticize what you can't understandYour sons and your daughter are beyond your commandYour old role is rapidly agingPlease get out of the new one if you can't lend a handFor the times they are a … [Continue reading]