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.

Whatever

We live in a world clouded by political rhetoric and self righteous opinions based on strong values. Welcome to Amsterdam. The attitude is, “whatever” works for you — to live and let live. The smell of marijuana, hangs in the air in the tourist … [Continue reading]

#amsterdam

There is something surreal about this magical city, set among the tulips and the canals that serve as its lifeline. It’s a cold day, but cold is relative. They find 44 degrees invigorating. The bikes move with a dangerous sense of urgency. They stop … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

If we were meant to stay in one place, we'd have roots instead of feet... — Rachel Wolchin … [Continue reading]

Mom

It’s only appropriate that I end the month of February, designated to celebrating women, by writing about my Ma. It’s been almost a decade since she left us, but her presence and her counsel remains front and center. Her influence on my life is … [Continue reading]