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.

Live Bigger

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]

The Other Child

As empty nesters with adult children outside the home, our impish four legged dog child never fails to keep us on our toes, and keep us busy.   Oscar Wild is wicked as they come, without a mean bone in his body.  He has been the perfect … [Continue reading]

Healing

We heal when we move forward, and look ahead.  We heal when we pick up the pieces of the broken and start building again.  We heal when we do good for others, and find joy in those that we love, and those that love us.   Life is not … [Continue reading]

Don’t Bend

Don't bend; don't water it down; don't try to make it logical; don't edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.Franz Kafka … [Continue reading]