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.

Unconditional Kindness

What life has taught me, is that unconditional kindness is the corner stone of love, and a life well lived. There is enough negative energy floating around. Filter that out from your psyche.   Think positive. Act positive.  Practice … [Continue reading]

Rocks on the Road

There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them.Friedrich Nietzsche … [Continue reading]

That Silver Lining

Ernest Hemingway said it perfectly — “the world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” We garner our strength from the love and kindness of our family, our friends, and our tribe. These kind souls provide the balm … [Continue reading]

He Made the Colors Brighter

The world woke up a little darker, and the colors have been less vivid with the passing of Dr. Nirmal Kumar Rustagi. Consummate family man, devoted father and husband, and my eldest brother. Our family lost a limb with his passing and we are a broken … [Continue reading]