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.

The Death of Decency

The thin and precarious crust of decency is all that separates any civilization, however impressive, from the hell of anarchy or systematic tyranny which lie in wait beneath the surface. Aldous Huxley  When did men stop opening the door for a … [Continue reading]

Think, Don’t Judge

Thinking is difficult, that's why most people judge. Carl Jung … [Continue reading]

Thinking Vs Doing

Execution beats knowledge. Implementation beats strategy.  The battle may be planned in the war room, but it is won in the trenches.  Then why is that the lowest paid people in an organization are those that have the highest degree of … [Continue reading]

Baby Bliss

The greatest joy of my life is finally here. My precious little grandson is the gift that keeps on giving. I never tire of his silly antics and his goofy smile. FaceTime calls with him every morning and evening, are exactly what the doctor … [Continue reading]