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.
A Broken Man

The smile is long gone. The sorrow resides in his eyes. The tears flow freely. It’s the fall out of a deep loss and a broken man, grieving the passing of his mother. There are no words that provide comfort. At times like this, a close hug … [Continue reading]
The Power of Forgiveness

As a young couple exchanged wedding vows , the officiant spoke about the power of forgiveness — and how it was a central tenant of a long term meaningful relationship. I couldn’t agree more. Rohini is a gem when it comes to that, as I probably need … [Continue reading]
Fear, My Master

Many moons ago, as a 10 year old, I wrote an essay called “Fear, My Master” that was published in the national papers in India. It was a true story based on my Dad’s chauffeur who climbed a tree because he saw a tiger in the forest. He was never able … [Continue reading]
Never Stop Trying

There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.Author Unknown … [Continue reading]

