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.

Futball Fever — The Other Side

The world will have to wait for 4 more years for life to come to a standstill and be engulfed with futball fever one more time. I feel sorry for the Brazilians, where the mounting losses on the playing field are symbolic of a nation in flux. In the … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

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God for a Day

I was shocked by the woman who chastised a teenage boy for a small fender-bender in a local parking lot, while the gentleman who's car was scraped was concerned about the well being of the young man. I disliked the over-sized spectator at a … [Continue reading]

Break the Chain

I don't like the chain restaurants. The decor, the food, the service, all orchestrated to make the experience predictable. That's one of the things I love about Europe, and closer to home, New York. Great food in small, boutique eateries that enhance … [Continue reading]