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 Images of War

The horrific images of war tug at the heart strings.  There seems to be death and destruction everywhere.  Why do the innocent pay the price for the delusional, maniacal, agenda of one psychotic killer?I can’t fathom the hate that pushes one to kill … [Continue reading]

Homeward Bound

There is nothing like coming home to the comfort of the familiar and the safe haven of family.   Getting to sleep in my own bed, is a blessing — though I admit I am not looking forward to fighting with the dogs for my space.  Porto was beautiful. … [Continue reading]

New Faces.  New Places.

Today we celebrated dinner with Paulo and his family at a quaint restaurant in Porto, Portugal.  He is a leader in high end textiles in this region, who works with some of the biggest fashion houses in the world. More than his commitment to … [Continue reading]

Music for the Soul 

Her voice was mesmerizing.   For certain, I didn’t understand a word of what she sang.  Yet, it did not matter.  What mattered was her ability to reach out and touch the psyche of those that were in the room.  That is the … [Continue reading]