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 Village of Howth

A thirty minute train ride from Dublin is the village of Howth. Caught in a time warp, this small fishing village is nestled on the shores of the Irish Sea. The scenery is breathtaking and spectacular. The seawall, with it's unique rock formations, … [Continue reading]

Believe

Why do we seek to determine our self-esteem through the eyes of others? The truth is that no one will ever believe in us, till we learn to believe in ourselves. Seek happiness and self-worth within. And the world will be your oyster. … [Continue reading]

Panorama Mesdag

My favorite painting in the world is the Panorama painted by Mesdag and housed in a one-of-a-kind museum in the Hague, in the Netherlands. Rarely does one get to see a piece of art where the viewer becomes part of the artistic experience. Mesdag, … [Continue reading]

The Uber Experience

Finally! A concept and a service I love. My first time using Uber was here, in Amsterdam. The technology, to the user, is flawless and creative. The cars are pristine luxury cars and the drivers are immaculately dressed, and professional. And it is a … [Continue reading]