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.

Victoria

Victoria is a striking black cat with piercing green eyes, that change easily from almost emerald to several shades of onyx. A distinctive white blaze runs down her face, from forehead to nose, before continuing under her chin and spreading across … [Continue reading]

This is So True

There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign. — Robert Louis Stevenson … [Continue reading]

The Exotic East

Yes your Honor. I plead guilty to being bitten by the travel bug. I am blessed that I get to travel across the globe — exploring, learning, living out my fantasies. As you read this, I will be on a plane to Hong Kong; the gateway to the exotic … [Continue reading]

The Circle of Influence

As the number of friends on our Facebook page continues to grow, the friends that we can count on — when the chips are down — are merely a handful. We have so many friends, yet are so disconnected today. We grow our professional networks, but … [Continue reading]