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.
“Santosh”
June 12, 2018 by
As world leaders meet on Sentosa Island in Singapore to discuss denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, I choose to focus on the meaning of the word Sentosa. It means Peace and is derived from the Sanskrit word “Santosh”, which is commonly used in … [Continue reading]
Homeward Bound
June 11, 2018 by
It’s been a whirlwind five days in Reykjavik. We experienced gorgeous waterfalls and brilliant geysers. We walked through a greenhouse tomato plantation, watched whales in the wild and soaked in the mineral rich waters of the blue lagoon. The … [Continue reading]
Truth
June 8, 2018 by
Truer words have never been written....... The problem with driving around Iceland is that you’re basically confronted by a new soul-enriching, breath-taking, life-affirming natural sight every five goddamn minutes. It’s totally exhausting. — … [Continue reading]
Midnight Light
June 7, 2018 by
It’s still day light outside. It’s past midnight, in Reykjavik, as I settle in to write after a long day of life changing experiences. The streets are still crowded with people slipping in and out of bars. Some of the shops are still open, catering … [Continue reading]
