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.
Nature’s Fury
October 3, 2022 by
The winds howled with loud indignation. The trees bent and broke in humble submission. The rain splattered across windows and doors, almost as a cry for help. The darkness engulfed the landscape to hide the destruction. And then, … [Continue reading]
Ella Strong
October 2, 2022 by
I was deeply moved by a sports story of a young lady named Ella who was diagnosed with, and succumbed to a brain tumor. Ella was fifteen years old. Her brother is an offensive lineman’s for Clemson University. An athletic, and beautiful … [Continue reading]
The Great Divide
September 22, 2022 by
The rich get richer and the poor — you get the picture. The poor in Cartagena live on less than $500 a month. Tin roofs dot the landscape across the bay. That’s where the have-nots reside. Signs of poverty and broken dreams are stark and in … [Continue reading]
The Hustle Factor
September 22, 2022 by
Welcome to Cartagena, Colombia. The hustle is alive and well. From the airport to the hotel, and in the streets, everyone is looking to help and make a buck. It’s what the need for money does to the poor. They don’t make a lot of money. … [Continue reading]
