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 Little Boat

For a very long time now, the little boat has lived in her protected cove. Here she bobs on gentle waves, surrounded by the friendly familiar fish and safe from dangerous choppy seas. She carries only a distant memory of the open ocean and the peril … [Continue reading]

A thought for the day

We travel not to escape life, but for life to not escape us. — Unknown … [Continue reading]

The World Awaits

I must admit that I am consumed by wanderlust. I barely need a nudge to pack my bags and explore the world. The magic of new cultures and meeting new people is as enriching as anything that I have ever experienced. Tomorrow I head for Prague and … [Continue reading]

Time to Move On……

Yes, it's that time. To leave the negative energy behind. To not get mired in the mundane, and to let go of the turncoats that chip away at our psyche. We must focus on the promise of a new tomorrow.  On those that  bring a smile to our hearts … [Continue reading]