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.
MLK
January 18, 2016 by
The vision Mr. Martin Luther King had of racial equity and elimination of prejudice, over 50 years ago, is still unrealized. We live in a colored world and a person's skin tone impacts the opportunities they get, and the way people look at them. … [Continue reading]
Close Encounters with the TSA
January 15, 2016 by
Fourteen hours in transit, and in the air, before we hit US soil. Past customs and border patrol, a spectacular welcome from the TSA. A jolting reality that all is not well on the home front. Most of us abide by the notion that first impressions are … [Continue reading]
Travel Nightmares
January 14, 2016 by
One universal truth that exists without doubt is that the airline industry collectively 'sucks' at any attempts at reasonable service. Peru is no exception. Long delays, no place to sit, almost no food - except for the proverbial box of Pringles - … [Continue reading]
Machu Picchu, Peru
January 13, 2016 by
I have been blessed to travel the globe and see historical landmarks and exotic cities, while experiencing the many cultures that make up our beautiful world. However, there are few places that have left an indelible mark on my psyche and my heart. … [Continue reading]
