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.
Mothers and Daughters
March 15, 2017 by
I have a bias towards women – I tend to allow them more leeway and sometimes make excuses for them, at least secretly. Each day one hears tales of extraordinary women, who unhesitatingly embark on seemingly impossible journeys and then display … [Continue reading]
Outside My Comfort Zone
March 14, 2017 by
Why is it we learn to appreciate the people in our lives, just a tad more, when they leave town? As Rohini visits her aging parent in India, I tend to house and home. It seems like everything is a crisis. I worry about the house, the dogs, the … [Continue reading]
The Women I Know
March 9, 2017 by
International Women’s Day is dawning as I write this piece, so what else could I possibly write about today?! My inbox is flooded with sentimental greetings (mostly from men) that laud our gentle natures, admire our inner strength and commend our … [Continue reading]
High Rollers
March 8, 2017 by
As we explored Macau, the gambling Mecca of the Orient, I was surprised by the length of the long winding lines of gamblers outside the casinos and the crowds inside. The Chinese are serious about their gambling. Dead serious. They don't gamble … [Continue reading]
